Rheumatoid pulmonary nodules

Case submitted by M. Oguz Kartal

73-year-old male

Under follow-up for asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis

RF: 87.7 IU/mL (N: 0-15)

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Selected slices showing FDG-avid rheumatoid nodules in the basal segments of both lungs.

Case Notes

Rheumatoid pulmonary nodules are rarely seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (~1%). They are characteristically:

  • Localized in peripheral/subpleural regions
  • Mostly smaller than 1 cm
  • May be single or multiple
  • May include cavitation
  • Mostly FDG avid
Updated on Mar 29, 2024