Beyond The Serology - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR): 28 mm/hr (elevated)
C-reactive protein (CRP): 4.2 mg/dL (elevated)
Rheumatoid factor (RF): Negative
Antinuclear antibody (ANA): Negative
Anti-double-stranded DNA antibody (dsDNA): Negative
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (anti-CCP): Negative

Right knee synovial fluid analysis:

Total nucleated cell count: 27,380 cells/mm³
Gram stain: Negative
Culture: Negative
Cytology: Unremarkable

Other Studies:
Bilateral knee radiographs: Unremarkable Case Photo #1 Case Photo #2 Case Photo #3

Consultations:
Rheumatology

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