To enhance clinicians' understanding of rice body synovitis, particularly in the context of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), through a detailed case report and integration of relevant literature.
Approach:
Patient Case Description: A 58-year-old male with a 25-year history of RA presented with a left shoulder mass, pain, and limited mobility.
Diagnostic Imaging: MRI revealed capsular and bursal distension with rice body-like nodules, producing the 'floating lotus sign.'
Surgical Intervention: The patient underwent arthroscopic exploration and debridement, removing rice-grain-like bodies and proliferative synovial tissue.
Postoperative Management: Postoperative care included analgesics, rehabilitation, and follow-up for RA management.
Key Findings:
Laboratory tests indicated active RA with elevated rheumatoid factor (128.0 IU/mL) and anti-CCP antibody levels (86.0 RU/mL).
Postoperative pathology confirmed the presence of rice body synovitis.
At 6-month follow-up, the patient reported resolution of pain and normal range of motion.
Interpretation:
Rice body synovitis should be considered in patients with chronic inflammatory arthritis presenting with shoulder swelling and characteristic MRI findings.
Limitations:
The findings are based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Long-term outcomes and recurrence risk require further investigation.
Conclusion:
Arthroscopy is both diagnostically and therapeutically useful for rice body synovitis.
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