Felty's syndrome associated with high levels of IgA rheumatoid factor.
AUTOR(ES)
Withrington, R H
RESUMO
A 64-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis developed Felty's syndrome. Her serum contained large amounts of IgA rheumatoid factor (RF) but insignificant levels of IgM-RF and IgG-RF. It is postulated that the high levels of IgA-RF may have contributed to the neutropenia.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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