title: Cholesterol-rich synovial effusions.
abstract: The occurrence of cholesterol-rich synovial fluids in 2 patients with rheumatoid arthritis is described. These fluids are rare, and are readily mistaken for pus. Their origins are discussed in relation to chronic inflammation.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000378:metabolism*; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000032:analysis*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000032:analysis; D013582:Synovial Fluid / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D002784:Cholesterol