Felty's Syndrome Center - Malden, MA
Malden Rheumatologist Doctors for Felty's SyndromeType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in Malden * Cambridge Health Alliance Orthopaedics & Rheumatology  Robert Pastan MD  MGH Rheumatology Associates  Massachusetts General Hospital Internal Medicine  MGH Rheumatology Associates  MGH Rheumatology Associates  MGH Rheumatology Associates  MGH Rheumatology Associates  MGH Rheumatology Associates  MGH Rheumatology Associates  MGH Rheumatology Associates  MGH Rheumatology Associates  MGH Rheumatology Associates  MGH Rheumatology Associates  MGH Rheumatology Associates  Nicola Mogavero MD  MIT Medical Department Rheumatology  Tufts Medical Center Rheumatology  Tufts Medical Center Rheumatology  Lahey Clinic Arlington Internal Medicine  Lahey Clinic Arlington Internal Medicine  Boston Medical Center Rheumatology  Boston Medical Center Rheumatology  Boston Medical Center Rheumatology  Boston Medical Center Rheumatology  Boston Medical Center Rheumatology  Boston Medical Center Rheumatology  Boston Medical Center Rheumatology  Boston Medical Center Rheumatology  Martha Skinner MD  Fred G Kantrowitz MD  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Harvard School of Public Health  Brigham & Womans Hospital  Brigham & Womans Hospital  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Beth Israel Hospital Rheumatology Department & Lupus Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Beth Israel Hospital Rheumatology Department & Lupus Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Beth Israel Hospital Rheumatology Department & Lupus Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Beth Israel Hospital Rheumatology Department & Lupus Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Beth Israel Hospital Rheumatology Department & Lupus Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Beth Israel Hospital Rheumatology Department & Lupus Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Beth Israel Hospital Rheumatology Department & Lupus Center  Beth Israel Hospital Rheumatology Department & Lupus Center  Brigham & Women's Hospital Arthritis Center  Miley & Davidson Medical Assoc  Martin J Kafina MD  Stuart Schneller MD  Fertility Center of New England Inc  Kenneth Pariser MD  The North Shore Medical Group  Lahey Clinic Medical Center Rheumatology  Lahey Clinic Medical Center Rheumatology  Lahey Clinic Medical Center Rheumatology  Lahey Medical Center Lexington Internal Medicine  South Shore Internal Medicine  Rheumatology and Internal Medicine Associates  VA Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury  Lynnfield Medical Assoc  Granite Medical Group  Patricia T Hopkins MD  Granite Medical Group  Arthritis Associates Inc  William F Winchell MD & Lenning Chang MD  Internists Associated PC  Newton-Wellesley Hospital Fibromyalgia Center  William F Winchell MD & Lenning Chang MD  Dedham Medical Associates  William Lloyd MD  Hubert I Caplan MD  Elizabeth T Curtis MD  Associates In Internal Medicine  Rheumatology & Autoimmune Disorders LLC  Phyllis N Spieler MD  Alan B Marks MD Malden, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Felty's SyndromeRead the Felty's Syndrome article » What is Felty's syndrome?Felty's syndrome is a complication of long-standing rheumatoid arthritis. Felty's syndrome is defined by the presence of three conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), and an abnormally low white blood count. Felty's syndrome is uncommon. It affects less than 1% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. What are the symptoms of Felty's syndrome?Some patients with Felty's syndrome have more infections, such as pneumonia or skin infections, than the average person. This increased susceptibility to infections is attributed to the low white blood counts that are characteristic of Felty's syndrome. Ulcers in the skin over the legs can complicate Felty's syndrome. What causes Felty's syndrome?The cause of Felty's syndrome is not known. Some patients with rheumatoid arthritis develop Felty's syndrome but most do not. White blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. There seems to be an active bone marrow function in patients with Felty's syndrome, producing white cells, despite the low numbers of circulating white blood cells. White cells may be stored excessively in the spleen of a patient with Felty's syndrome. This is especially true in patients with Felty's syndrome that have antibodies against the particular type of white blood cells usually affected (cells called granulocytes or neutrophils). How is Felty's syndrome diagnosed?There is no single test for Felty's syndrome. It is diagnosed based on the presence of the three conditions mentioned above. Most patients do have rheumatoid arthritis antibodies (rheumatoid factor) in the blood. How is Felty's syndrome treated?Treatment of Felty's syndrome is not always required. The underlying rheumatoid arthritis is managed in the standard fashion. Treatments used for patients with recu... Recommended Reading Related to Felty's SyndromeIntroductionWhile the patient's history and physical examination are the building blocks of making a medical diagnosis, the ability to peer inside the body can be a powerful tool. Ultrasound is an imaging technique that provides that ability to medical practitioners. What is an ultrasound?Ultrasound produces sound waves that are beamed into the body causing return echoes that are recorded to "visualize" structures beneath the skin. The ability to measure different echoes reflected from a variety of tissues allows a shadow picture to be constructed. The technology is especially accurate at seeing the interface between solid and fluid filled spaces. These are actually the same principles that allow SONAR on boats to see the bottom of the ocean. What is ultrasonography?Ultrasonography is body imaging using ultrasound in medical diagnosis. A skilled ultrasound technician is able to... Other Related Felty's Syndrome ArticlesEmergency Contact for Malden
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