Swelling of the PIP and MCP joints of the hands is ...

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Swelling of the PIP and MCP joints of the hands is a common early finding of Rheumatoid Arthritis. The swelling often described as being doughy or spongy in RA in contrast to firm knobby enlargement in osteoarthritis. 

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Rachel Suk

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Graduated with a B.S. in Psychobiology at UC Davis. Working as a Junior Specialist for the Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP) Project within the UC Davis TCAN Lab. Applying to the 2019-2020 medical school application cycle. Interests in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry.

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