Remitting, seronegative (A) symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema--two cases of RS3PE syndrome

J Rheumatol. 1991 Aug;18(8):1260-2.

Abstract

The sparing effect of neurological damage on the development and progression of several arthritic conditions has been documented. We describe the first 2 cases of unilateral remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema (RS3PE) syndrome in individuals with neurologic disorders. Case 1 suffered from birth trauma resulting in paresis of the right upper extremity and developed RS3PE syndrome in the nonaffected extremities. Case 2 developed RS3PE syndrome on the nonparetic side 7 years after a cerebrovascular accident resulting in hemiparesis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Edema / complications*
  • Edema / diagnosis
  • Edema / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nervous System Diseases / complications
  • Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Serologic Tests
  • Syndrome
  • Synovitis / complications*
  • Synovitis / diagnosis
  • Synovitis / physiopathology