Weinberger A, Wysenbeec A J, Pinkhas J
Rheumatology Unit, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel.
Clin Rheumatol. 1987 Sep;6(3):446-8. doi: 10.1007/BF02206847.
Juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa, i.e., painful fatty deposits around the joint may occur in postmenopausal obese women. The association of the syndrome with osteoarthritis has been described. The present report describes 2 women suffering from rheumatoid arthritis with painful fatty deposits around the knees. Both responded to local injection of corticosteroid. The possible pathogenesis of the source of pain is discussed.
