Which of the following statement regarding Rheumatoid ahritis is false?
Rheumatoid ahritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease, with symmetric involvement of small and large joints. Joint stiffness lasting for more than 30minutes is the prominent symptom. Characteristic Xray findings include juxta aicular osteoporosis, joint erosions and joint space narrowing. Rheumatoid factor and antibodies to citrullinated peptides are seen in 70 - 80% cases. Reference: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 18e chapter 321.
It is symmetrical involving small and large joints
Pulmonary nodules are present
Juxta aicular osteoporosis may be present
None of the above