Benign edematous polysynovitis in the elderly (RS3PE syndrome)
Olivo, D.; D'Amore, M.; Lacava, R.; Rossi, M.G.; Gareri, P.; Fiorentini, C.; Mattace, R.
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 12(6): 669-673
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0392-856X PMID: 7895404 Document Number: 424026
The Authors provide an update on benign edematous polysynovitis in the elderly and propose clinical and laboratory criteria for a correct diagnosis. They also propose the use of the term "polysynovitis" rather than polyarthritis, as they think it describes the histopathological findings of the disease better. Finally, they attempt to correctly distinguish RS3PE syndrome from polymyalgia rheumatica, rheumatoid arthritis and chondrocalcinosis.