Question

In the following disorder the synovial membrane starts secreting abnormal granules called Pannus which cause erosion of cartilage-

• A. Rheumatoid arthritis
• B. Osteoporosis
• C. Osteoarthritis
• D. Gouty arthritis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that mainly affect joints. It results in warm, swollen and painful joints. Secretion of abnormal granules called pannus is seen in this disease.
In Gouty arthritis the uric acid salts are deposited in the synovial fluid.
Osteoarthritis is degenerative joint disease and osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become weak and brittle.

So, the correct answer is- rheumatoid arthritis.