2017•University journal of medicine and medical specialitiesRequires access
A case of Rheumatoid Arthritis presenting with Vasculitis
Rajesh Kannan Saminathan
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Abstract
Rheumatoid vasculitis is a rare but well recognized complication of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid vasculitis typically affects small and medium-size blood vessels. It is associated with high rates of premature mortality with up to 40 of patients dying by 5 years as well as significant morbidity due to both organ damage from vasculitis and consequences of the treatment. We report a case history of a female with rheumatoid arthritis who presented with gangrene of the foot and footdrop due to vasculitis