Incidence and patterns of malignancies in a multi ‐ethnic cohort of rheumatoid arthritis patients

ConclusionThere is a trend toward an overall increased malignancy risk in our RA patients compared to the general population. Specifically, there is an increased risk of lymphomas in all RA patients, lung malignancy in male patients, and cervical malignancy in female patients, compared to the general population.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - July 10, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Xin Rong Lim, Wenwei Xiang, Justina Wei Lynn Tan, Li Wearn Koh, Tsui Yee Lian, Khai Pang Leong, Ee ‐Tzun Koh, TTSH Rheumatoid Arthritis Study Group, Grace Yin Lai Chan, Madelynn Tsu‐Li Chan, Faith Li‐Ann Chia, Hwee Siew Howe, Kok Ooi Kon Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research