Rheumatismal Nodules

Multiple scalp nodules Case

A 45-year-old man presented with multiple ulcerated and erythematous nodules on his scalp. The first lesion appeared on his vertex as an erythematous plaque five years ago and there was gradual increase in size and number of the lesions ever since. He was otherwise healthy. Physical examination showed multiple erythematous nodules, some were crusted, on the vertex (Fig.1). No lymphadenopathy wa...

CASE: Multiple painful nodules on the back

A 43-year-old middle-eastern woman was visited with a 15-year history of multiple painful cutaneous nodules on her back. The first lesion appeared on her back when she was 28 years old. As she aged, the lesions became larger, more numerous, and more painful with cold or physical contact. Her medical history was not significant. The patient’s medications included naproxen, calcium-D, and vitamin...

Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid nodules are a common clinical problem presenting to both endocrinologists and general practitioners. Palpable thyroid nodules are found in 4% to 7% of U.S. residents [1,2]. A large population-based study in Framingham, Massachusetts, reported palpable nodules in 6.4% of females and 1.5% of males [3]. Autopsy studies, however, report much higher rates of thyroid nodules approaching 50% [...

Thyroid nodules.

Thyroid nodules are a common finding in the general population. They may present with symptoms of pressure in the neck or may be discovered during physical examination. Although the risk of cancer is small, it is the main reason for workup of these lesions. Measurement of thyroid-stimulating hormone can identify conditions that may cause hyperfunctioning of the thyroid. For all other conditions...