Abstract
Fibroblastic rheumatism is a relative rare syndrome characterized by polyarthralgia and joint stiffness associated with multiple cutaneous papules and nodules ranging from 2 to 20mm in diameter. The skin nodules usually regress spontaneously, but there are often sequels of deformed joint. We described the occurrence of fibroblastic rheumatism in a female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. Her skin nodules and arthralgia resolved after combination therapy of daily prednisone and hydroxychloroquine. In conclusion, fibroblastic rheumatism is a rare rheumatologic entity of unknown etiology. This diagnosis should be considered when patient present with sudden onset of symmetric polyarthritis and multiple cutaneous nodules.
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