Felty's Syndrome Center - Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring * Capital Medical Services  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  Drs Schnapp & Barth PA  Drs Schnapp & Barth PA  Deborah S Litman MD  Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates  National Institute of Arthritis  National Institute of Arthritis  Potomac Arthritis & Rheumatism  Linda Katz MD  Center for Rheumatic Diseases & Osteoporosis  Russell R Rothenberg MD  Center for Rheumatic Diseases & Osteoporosis  Center for Rheumatic Diseases & Osteoporosis  Leisure World Medical Center  Arthritis & Pain Associates  Arthritis & Pain Associates  Rockville Internal Medical Group  Arthritis Associates of Prince George County  Robert H Knitzer MD  Oliver J Lawless MD  FDA Center for Devices  Maryland Advanced Arthritis and Rheumatology  Chaim Bernard Mond MD FACR  Gregory McCormack MD  Mahesh & Renu Chandra MDs  Greater Metropolitan Orthopaedics & Rheumatology  Greater Metropolitan Orthopaedics & Rheumatology  Edger V Potter Jr. MD  Columbia Medical Practice Internal Medicine  Arthritis Care Specialists of Maryland  Arthritis Care Specialists of Maryland  Arthritis Care Specialists of Maryland  Nasseri Clinic  S Krishna Nandipati MD  Eldersburg Arthritis  Eldersburg Arthritis  A Shams MD FACR  Drs Yap Cueto & Miller  Alex Hertzman MD  Harbor Hospital  Margaret A Fountain MD  Rida Frayha MD  Ronald S Pototsky MD  Drs Reddy & Reddy  Mercy Medical Center Rheumatology Medicine  Mercy Medical Center Rheumatology Medicine  John Meyerhoff MD  Anne Arundel Rheumatology  Mary Michels MD  Health Associates  Jack R Lichtenstein & Associates  The Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center LLC  Jack R Lichtenstein & Associates  Jack R Lichtenstein & Associates  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center  JHH Rheumatology Lupus Center  Falls Medical Specialists  Falls Medical Specialists  Drs Iglehart & McConnell  Stuart M Levine MD  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Vasculitis Center  Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Vasculitis Center  Raymond W Wilson MD  Carroll Arthritis  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Lynn M Billingsley MD  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Peter A Holt MD  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Johns Hopkins Hospital Rheumatology  Baltimore Arthritis & Rheumatology LLC  MMI Orthopaedic Associates of Frederick  MMI Orthopaedic Associates of Frederick  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center  Rheumatology Associates of Baltimore  Rheumatology Associates of Baltimore  Rheumatology Associates of Baltimore  Rheumatology Associates of Baltimore  Patuxent Rheumatology Associates LLC  Roger W Marcus MD  Robert W Timmons MD  Delmarva Orthopaedic Clinic Silver Spring, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 SyndromeCT Scan (Computerized Tomography) » CT scan facts
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