Pediatricsbasic
Subcutaneous nodules are common in ARF and usually occur on the face.
Answer
false
Explanation
The lecture describes nodules as rare and located along extensor tendons near bony prominences, not typically on the face. **Key takeaway:** They are uncommon but associated with significant RHD. **Glossary:** Extensor surface: the side of a limb or joint that straightens.
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