Magnetic resonance imaging findings in a case of remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema

Clin Rheumatol. 2005 Nov;24(6):648-51. doi: 10.1007/s10067-005-1127-4. Epub 2005 May 31.

Abstract

We describe a case of remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema (RS3PE syndrome) in a 66-year-old man. This report discusses magnetic resonance imaging findings of RS3PE syndrome and the changes after steroid therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Edema / complications
  • Edema / drug therapy
  • Edema / pathology*
  • Hand Joints / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Remission Induction
  • Syndrome
  • Synovitis / complications
  • Synovitis / drug therapy
  • Synovitis / pathology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Prednisolone