Other neurological rheumatoid disorders

Evidence-based neurology checklist on other neurological rheumatoid disorders: Cervical spine pannus and erosions: features This involves the C1 and C2 vertebrae It may cause atlanto-axial (dens) subluxation It presents with compressive myelopathy and dysphagia It can cause medullary compression…

Cervical spine pannus and erosions: features

  • This involves the C1 and C2 vertebrae
  • It may cause atlanto-axial (dens) subluxation
  • It presents with compressive myelopathy and dysphagia
  • It can cause medullary compression with sudden death

Ocular rheumatoid disorders

Meningoencephalitis: types

References

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