Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2009
A 38-year-old female patient complains about body stiffness in the morning, especially in the articulations of her upper and lower limbs, that disappears 30-60 minutes later after active movements. She has also arthritis of metacarpophalangeal and proximal phalangeal articulations, subfebrile temperature. ESR - 45 mm/h. Roentgenography revealed osteoporosis and erosion of articular surface of small hand and foot articulations. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Answer options
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Psoriatic arthropathy
- Osteoarthrosis deformans
- Reactive polyarthritis
Correct answer
Rheumatoid arthritis
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