Jaccoud arthropathy

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Hand pain.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Ulnar deviation and subluxation of the metacarpophalangeal joints. Degenerative change at the 1st carpometacarpal joint. No erosions identified.

Case Discussion

Findings are in keeping with Jaccoud arthropathy, which can be seen in numerous conditions including rheumatic fever, SLE, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. This patient had a long history (15+ years) of SLE. 

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