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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease that is characterized by a debilitating chronic, symmetric polyarthritis with significant extra-articular manifestations, which include rheumatoid nodules, pyoderma gangrenosum, granulomatous dermatitis, vasculitis, and internal organ involvement. The disease process is often progressive, resulting in limitation of joint function. Ultimately there may be a resultant decline in functional status, possibly leading to premature death. Permanent remission is unusual.