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. 1986 Dec;45(12):1025-8.
doi: 10.1136/ard.45.12.1025.

Experimental haemarthrosis produces mild inflammation associated with intracellular Maltese crosses

S J Choi, H R Schumacher Jr, G Clayburne

Experimental haemarthrosis produces mild inflammation associated with intracellular Maltese crosses

S J Choi et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 1986 Dec.

Abstract

Injection of autologous blood into rabbit joints induces an inflammatory reaction with Maltese cross-like birefringent spherulites. Similar microspherules seen in human joint fluids may be formed by lipids derived from breakdown of erythrocytes and other cells.

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