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Rheumatoid arthritis - elbow joint

Case contributed by Dalia Ibrahim
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History withheld

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Diffuse synovial thickening/hypertrophy and enhancement (synovial pannus) throughout the elbow joint associated with joint effusion. 

Case Discussion

Known case of rheumatoid arthritis with recent elbow pain.

Differential diagnosis for synovial thickening and enhancement in elbow joint includes:

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