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Rice body synovitis of the shoulder joint: a case report and review of clinical management and pathology

  • By

  • Yong Cao

  • Yang Li

  • Jun Li

  • Jinxin Gu

  • Yumei Ding

  • Xiaojun Ma

  • Jun Wan

  • July 1, 2026

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    Rice body synovitis is a rare subtype of synovitis often associated with chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

  • 2

    A 58-year-old male with a 25-year history of rheumatoid arthritis presented with a painful left shoulder mass and limited mobility.

  • 3

    MRI findings showed rice body-like nodules and significant synovial thickening, aiding in the diagnosis of rice body synovitis.

  • 4

    The patient underwent arthroscopic debridement, successfully removing rice bodies and improving shoulder function at the 6-month follow-up.

  • 5

    This case highlights the importance of considering RA-associated rice body synovitis in patients with persistent shoulder swelling.

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Rice body synovitis of the shoulder joint: a case report and review of clinical management and pathology

  • by Yong Cao, Yang Li, Jun Li, Jinxin Gu, Yumei Ding, Xiaojun Ma, Jun Wan

  • July 1, 2026

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