Abnormal axillary lymph nodes in rheumatoid arthritis.
Mammary radiography was performed in 56 patients with arthritis, predominantly rheumatoid arthritis. Definite abnormal axillary lymph nodes were found in 24 and probably abnormal nodes in 8. Abnormal nodes were characterized by increased attenuation, rounded shape and absence of fatty replacement.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001365:Axilla; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography