title: Magnetic resonance imaging of rheumatoid meningitis: a case report and literature review.
abstract: Rheumatoid meningitis is a rare and serious complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with high mortality rate. Clinical importance of the disease is high because diagnosis is difficult, and the disease is treatable if diagnosed successfully. We present the clinical and cranial magnetic resonance imaging findings of 62-year-old female patient with RA who has been followed up for 4 years.
authors: Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Istanbul University, Kocamustafapasa, Istanbul, Turkey. zhasiloglu@gmail.com
authors: Zehra Isik
authors: ZI
authors: Hasiloglu
authors: Murat
authors: M
authors: Asik
authors: Burak
authors: B
authors: Erer
authors: Atilla Suleyman
authors: AS
authors: Dikici
authors: Ayse
authors: A
authors: Altintas
authors: Sait
authors: S
authors: Albayram
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008581:Meningitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged