[RS3PE syndrome. A new rheumatic inflammatory syndrome in advanced age]
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[RS3PE syndrome. A new rheumatic inflammatory syndrome in advanced age]
Abstract
RS3PE syndrome (Remitting Seronegative Symmetrical Synovitis with Pitting Edema) is a new form of arthritis in the elderly, characterized by symmetrical polysynovitis of acute onset associated with distal pitting edema. Tests for serum IgM rheumatoid factor are typically negative. RS3PE syndrome affects Caucasians aged over 60, predominantly males. It has a benign course and remits completely without residua.
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