Rheumatoid Vasculitis as an Initial Presentation of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abstract

Rheumatoid vasculitis is a rare, extra-articular manifestation that can be seen in long-standing rheumatoid arthritis. Here we present the case of a 51-year-old man who presented with arthralgias, skin rash, dyspnoea and generalized leg swelling and who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis flare.

Keywords

• rheumatoid vasculitis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• pericarditis