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Assistant Professor of Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York
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Assistant Professor of Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York
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CME / ABIM MOC / CE Released: 12/28/2022
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Isabel, a 67-year-old patient, presents to your rheumatology clinic reporting persistent joint pain and swelling in her hands
and feet. She reports some fatigue but no other symptoms. She also reports that pain, stiffness, and swelling of her hands
are most severe in the morning. She denies any previous history or related trauma. The pain has been present for almost 1
year, with worsening severity. Onset was unknown. Isabel was referred to your clinic by her primary care physician, who started
her on prednisone for her pain and swelling. She has a medical history of prediabetes and hypertension, for which she takes
lisinopril. She has no allergies, no known family history, and is up to date on her immunizations. She does not smoke or drink
alcohol.
Isabel immigrated from Guatemala over 30 years ago and is now a naturalized citizen, but she is still less confident in her ability to communicate in English rather than in her native language of Spanish. Isabel’s daughter, Pía, accompanies her to the appointment to assist. Pía reports that Isabel was referred to your clinic 3 months ago but had been unable to get an initial appointment until now.
On physical exam, her blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg, heart rate 81 bpm, and her temperature is 99.5°F. Joint counts confirm the presence of 24 tender joints and 22 swollen joints, in a symmetrical pattern. No skin findings or nodules. Other body systems appear normal. Based on her history and presentation, you order further workup.
Based on these findings, a diagnosis of RA is made.
