The Occurrence of Rheumatoid Factor in Synovial Fluid.

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s1 April 1963The Occurrence of Rheumatoid Factor in Synovial Fluid.G. P. Rodnan, M.D., F.A.C.P., C. H. Eisenbeis, M.D. (Associate), A. S. Creighton, B.S.G. P. Rodnan, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this author, C. H. Eisenbeis, M.D. (Associate)Search for more papers by this author, A. S. Creighton, B.S.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-58-4-738_2 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptAlthough the presence of rheumatoid factor in the blood serum of patients with rheumatoid arthritis has now been well studied, comparatively little information is available concerning the occurrence of this material in synovial fluid. In the present investigation the concentrations of rheumatoid factor and gamma globulin in synovial fluid have been compared to the values found in simultaneous samples of serum from 68 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and 15 patients with other forms of joint disease.In the majority of patients with active rheumatoid arthritis and a positive serum agglutination reaction, the synovial fluid reaction was also positive, usually in... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Pittsburgh, Pa. (CI) PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 1 April 1963Volume 58, Issue 4Page: 738-738KeywordsAttentionBloodGlobulinsRheumatoid arthritisSynovial fluid Issue Published: 1 April 1963 PDF DownloadLoading ...