A RARE SKIN MANIFESTATION IN A PATIENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: A CASE REPORT.

PAUL R, KOGILWAIMATH SK, CHU YF, WIN NN

Department of Dermatology, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Brunei Darussalam.

ABSTRACT

Rheumatoid arthritis is a multi system inflammatory disorder affecting the joints, soft tissues and skin. Cutaneous manifestations are usually common in severe and long-standing cases of Rheumatoid arthritis. Here we report a case of Rheumatoid neutrophilic dermatitis, which is a rare and specific finding of Rheumatoid arthritis. The skin biopsy revealed typical findings and patient responded well to dapsone.

Keywords: Rheumatoid arthritis, neutrophilic dermatoses, Rheumatoid neutrophilic dermatitis.

Corresponding Author: Dr Sanjay Kumar Kogilwaimath, Department of Dermatology, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Brunei Darussalam.

Brunei Int Med J.2023;19:3-5