Arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is seen on histology for rheumatoid nodules?
A
Fibrinoid necrosis surrounded by palisading epithelioid cells
2
Q
What histology is seen in gouty tophi?
A
Amorphous crystalline mass surrounded by macrophages
3
Q
What is arthritis mutilans?
A
Severe RA or Psoriatic A - causing resorption of bone and collapse of soft tissue
Hand - ‘telescoping ‘ fingers
