AI Article Synopsis
- Felty syndrome can show unusual symptoms, sometimes without arthritis, making it important for doctors to evaluate patients thoroughly.
- Prompt identification of low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) and an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) in rheumatoid arthritis patients—even if they don't have typical joint pain—is essential for improving their outlook.
- Because Felty syndrome is rare, doctors need to be alert and work together with specialists from different fields like rheumatology and hematology for an accurate diagnosis.
Article Abstract
The atypical presentation of Felty syndrome, even without arthritis symptoms, needs further evaluation. Timely diagnosis of neutropenia and splenomegaly in patients with rheumatoid arthritis without joint symptoms is crucial for a better prognosis. Despite the rarity of the condition, clinicians should have a high index of suspicion, and multidisciplinary collaboration between rheumatology, hematology, and other specialists is required for accurate diagnosis.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11331027 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9339 | DOI Listing |
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