"As opposed to necrobiotic nodules in simple rheumatoid arthritis, in Caplan syndrome, a dust ring with inflammatory cells (granulocytes, macrophages and giant cells) surrounds the necrotic core 4-6. Dust can sometimes be identified in the necrotic core and within macrophages 6."
"There is no specific treatment for Caplan syndrome, however treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with tapered corticosteroids, methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine has demonstrated control of both articular and pulmonary manifestations 7."
"There is no specific treatment for Caplan syndrome, however treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with tapered corticosteroids, methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine has demonstrated control of both articular and pulmonary manifestations 7."
"History and etymology"