Abstract

A 35 years old female came to orthopedic OPD with multiple joint pain since 1 year with history of fever and morning stiffness without any history of trauma and previous infection. On examination there was small joint tenderness involving metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints with splenomegaly. Routine investigation revealed neutropenia and rheumatoid factor (RF) was positive. Patient was diagnosed to be suffering from Felty's syndrome. Treatment was initiated with methotrexate. Overall treatment was tolerated well, except for the development of mild fever, mild arthritis and transient thrombocytopenia. She is currently on methotrexate with reasonable control of her symptoms.

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