Pulmonary Arthritis - Extra-articular (elsewhere) Arthritis
Friday, July 6th, 2007
Arthritis which is occurring at Extra Articular i.e. not at joints is known as pulmonary arthritis.The lungs may become involved as a part of the primary disease process or as a consequence of therapy. The intake of Methotrexate may lead to Fibrosis. Caplan’s nodules are found as are pulmonary effusions. Renal Amyloidosis can occur. Cardiovascular Pericarditis, endocarditis, left ventricular failure, valvulitis and fibrosis, Ocular Keratoconjunctivitissicca (dry eyes), scleritis, episcleritis and scleromalacia are other signs.
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