Abstract
A rare case of an inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) of the liver with reactive arthritis (ReA) is herein described. A 34-year-old woman presented with post-infectious ReA in the bilateral knees and foot joints. As the primary infected site for ReA could not be determined, a systemic survey revealed an IPT in her liver, which was diagnosed histologically. The arthritis and the tumor regressed simultaneously after being treated by indomethacin farnesil 400 mg/day. Although the exact etiology of IPT or ReA still remains unknown, it is hypothesized that the same pathogenetic mechanisms may be involved in the development of IPT and ReA.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 273-282 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Rheumatology |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Rheumatology