Fibroblastic rheumatism.
The first British case of fibroblastic rheumatism is reported. Treatment with apha-interferon in combination with a reducing course of steroids resulted in some regression of the cutaneous nodules, and initial improvement in the skin fibrosis and digital contractures.
Ostlere
L S
LS
Department of Dermatology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
Stevens
H P
HP
Jarmulowicz
M
M
Higgens
C
C
Black
C
C
Rustin
M H
MH
D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005347:Fibroblasts / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D016898:Interferon-alpha / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy
D016898:Interferon-alpha; D011239:Prednisolone