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  1. Dec 2025
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    1. Felty’s syndrome

      Felty's syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by rheumatoid arthritis, splenomegaly (enlarged spleen), and neutropenia (low neutrophil count), primarily affecting individuals with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis.

    2. Distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint involvement may occur in RA, but it usually is a manifestation of coexistent osteoarthritis.

      Likely due to the anatomic differences in the DIP. Pathogenesis of RA is related to the synovial membrane. While it is not lacking in the DIP they must pose other structual differences.

  3. Aug 2025
  4. Apr 2025