Juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Report of 2 cases with good response to local corticosteroid injection.

Juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa, i.e., painful fatty deposits around the joint may occur in postmenopausal obese women. The association of the syndrome with osteoarthritis has been described. The present report describes 2 women suffering from rheumatoid arthritis with painful fatty deposits around the knees. Both responded to local injection of corticosteroid. The possible pathogenesis of the source of pain is discussed.