The phenomenon of intra-articular “rice bodies” in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis: a case report
https://doi.org/10.14412/19967012-2025-6-80-84
Abstract
Structures resembling “rice bodies” (RB) may be found in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, and tuberculous tenosynovitis. The joint cavity is a typical site of RB localization. Although the presence of RB may create diagnostic difficulties in patients with rheumatic diseases, they are rarely mentioned in the literature. Various etiological causes of this disorder have been proposed. Magnetic resonance imaging is the main non-invasive method for detecting RB. Pathology examination is used to verify the changes. The article presents a clinical case of RB detection in the cavity of the left shoulder joint in an elderly woman with a long history of RA and comorbidities, and describes the diagnostic methods and treatment approach.
Keywords
rice bodies,
rheumatoid arthritis,
synovitis,
magnetic resonance imaging,
biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs,
arthroscopy
Supporting agencies: Статья подготовлена в рамках научно-исследовательской работы (№ государственного задания 1021051503137-7)
About the Authors
E. S. Aronova
V.A. Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Evgeniya Sergeevna Aronova
34A, Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115522
A. S. Starkova
V.A. Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
34A, Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115522
L. A. Semenova
V.A. Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
34A, Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115522
B. S. Belov
V.A. Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
34A, Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115522
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Aronova ES, Starkova AS, Semenova LA, Belov BS. The phenomenon of intra-articular “rice bodies” in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis: a case report. Sovremennaya Revmatologiya=Modern Rheumatology Journal. 2025;19(6):80-84. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.14412/19967012-2025-6-80-84
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