The lipids are a large and diverse group of naturally occurring organic compounds that are related by their solubility in nonpolar organic solvents (e.g. ether, chloroform, acetone & benzene) and general insolubility in water.hospholipids are the main constituents of cell membranes. They resemble the triglycerides in being ester or amide derivatives of glycerol or sphingosine with fatty acids and phosphoric acid.
As of now, research doesnât clearly indicate a specific cause of rheumatoid nodules and why exactly they develop in some patients and not in others. Given they generally form on extensor joints, rheumatoid nodules could be the result of repeated pressure on the affected joints over time.
Nodules on the joints of the hands: soft tissue swelling or bony distortion due to an inflammatory reaction. See detailed information below for a list of 24 causes of Nodules on the joints of the hands, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.