Rheumatoid nodules of the upper lid. Report of a case.
Severe rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid nodules on the left upper lid occurred in a 72-year-old woman. Rheumatoid nodules may break down either spontaneously or secondary to trauma. When breakdown occurs, debridement and closure are recommeneded.
D000368:Aged; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012218:Rheumatoid Nodule / Q000473:pathology*