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Lepromatous leprosy simulating rheumatoid arthritis - Report of a neglected disease [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2017
Brazil has the second largest number of leprosy cases in the world; nevertheless, late diagnosis is common. We report the case of a male patient with pain and numbness in both hands and feet for six years with positive rheumatoid factor and ...
Tatiana Cristina Pedro Cordeiro de Andrade, Tábata Yamasaki Martins, Bruna Cortinóvis Vieira, Tatiane Meira Santiago, Cleverson Teixeira Soares, Jaison Antônio Barreto   +5 more
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Thrombotic Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Long Term Follow‐up of Patients With Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Antiphospholipid Antibodies From the APS 1994 Study

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 96, Issue 1, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Problem There is a paucity of studies on the incidence and predictors of thrombotic antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) after pregnancy in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). This prospective study aimed to assess the long‐term prognosis, including the occurrence of thrombosis and associated risk ...
Minami Ashio, Tamao Kitaori, Yoshitaka Yano, Chihiro Banno, Shoko Ide, Hiroyuki Yoshihara, Shinobu Goto, Takahiro Otani, Mayumi Sugiura‐Ogasawara   +8 more
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Hepatic venous outflow block in a young patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus [PDF]

Journal of Analytical Research in Clinical Medicine, 2015
Introduction: Hepatic venous outflow block or Budd-Chiari syndrome is a severe liver disease with a 3 years survival rate of 50%. Several conditions have been implicated as a cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome, including myeloproliferative disorders ...
Ali Ghavidel
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Australian clinical practice guideline: diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease

Internal Medicine Journal, Volume 56, Issue 7, Page 1218-1239, July 2026.
Abstract Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a rare condition. The pathogenesis is incompletely understood; however, interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) is a major mediator. The clinical presentation is heterogeneous, from mild constitutional symptoms to severe multi‐organ failure.
Dipti Talaulikar, Jun Yen Ng, Adam Bryant, Annmarie Bosco, Hugh C. Caterson, Pratyush Giri, Pravin Hissaria, Simon J. Harrison, Stephen Lade, Connull Leslie, Jacinta Perram, H. Miles Prince, Dejan Radeski, Maureen Rischmueller, Craig Wallington‐Gates, Nicholas Weber, Alberta Hoi   +16 more
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Italian Olfactory Identification Test in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Association of Olfactory Impairment With Chronic Damage and Anti–β2‐Glycoprotein I Antibodies

ACR Open Rheumatology, Volume 8, Issue 6, June 2026.
Objective Olfactory dysfunction is a relatively frequent manifestation in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The Italian Olfactory Identification Test (IOIT) may represent a suitable tool for detecting olfactory impairment in patients with SLE, due to its reliability and easiness of administration.
Marta Di Berardino, Pasquale Nigro, Lorenza Bruno, Giacomo Cafaro, Anna Colangelo, Roberto Dal Pozzolo, Francesco Tromby, Roberto Gerli, Lucilla Parnetti, Elena Bartoloni, Nicola Tambasco, Carlo Perricone   +11 more
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Diagnosis and Management of Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome and the Potential Impact of the 2023 ACR/EULAR Antiphospholipid Syndrome Classification Criteria

Antibodies
Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by the persistence of antiphospholipid antibodies and occurrence of multiple vascular occlusive events. CAPS currently remains a diagnostic challenge and
Lucas Jacobs, Nader Wauters, Yahya Lablad, Johann Morelle, Maxime Taghavi   +4 more
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Safely Treating a Pulmonary Embolism in a Patient With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare autosomal dominant bleeding disorder. The incidence of venous thromboembolisms among HHT patients is significantly greater than the general population. However, providing therapeutic anticoagulation in patients with an increased propensity for bleeding creates a clinical dilemma.
Christina Carfagnini, Manasa Kandula
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High Prevalence of aCL-IgA and aβ2GPI-IgA in Drug-Free Schizophrenia Patients: Evidence of a Potential Autoimmune Link

Antibodies
Background/Objectives: Schizophrenia (SZ) is a complex psychiatric disorder with increasing evidence pointing to an autoimmune component, including the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs).
Samar Samoud, Imen Zamali, Fatma Korbi, Ahlem Mtiraoui, Ahlem Ben Hmid, Neila Hannachi, Yousr Galai, Hechmi Louzir, Yousri El Kissi   +8 more
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Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome in a Young Female Complicated by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Left Atrial Myxoma: A Rare Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is a fulminant and rare variant of antiphospholipid syndrome characterized by rapidly progressive multiorgan thrombosis and a high mortality rate. Its diagnosis is often challenging due to overlapping clinical features with sepsis, thromboembolic disorders, and systemic autoimmune diseases.
Nazmin Ahmed, Mohammad Nazrul Hossain, Abdullah Salman, Sabrina Yesmin, S. M. G. Saklayen   +4 more
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Úlceras de pernas e anticorpos anticardiolipinas Leg ulcers and anticardiolipin antibodies

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2011
Fenômenos pró-trombóticos são descritos em úlceras de perna de diferentes etiologias. Neste trabalho, procurou-se verificar a prevalência de anticorpos anticardiolipina nestes pacientes.
Thelma Larocca Skare
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