Multiple tendon rupture at unusual sites in rheumatoid arthritis.
A patient with seropositive nodular rheumatoid arthritis taking large doses of corticosteroids developed multiple tendon ruptures around weight bearing joints. The mechanisms underlying this rare complication are discussed.
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries; D012421:Rupture; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications*
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones