Antinuclear antibodies in children with Wilson’s disease
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O. V. Kurbatova+16 more
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Agreement of three commercial anti-extractable nuclear antigen tests: EUROASSAY Anti-ENA Profile, Polycheck Autoimmune Test and FID Connective Profile [PDF]
BackgroundDetection of antibodies to extractable nuclear antigens (ENAs) is needed for the diagnosis in systemic autoimmune diseases. In this study, we compared three reagents using line immunoblot assay (LIA) or multiplex bead immunoassay for detecting ...
Namhee Kim+4 more
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Eosinophilic fasciitis (Shulman's disease): review and comparative evaluation of seven patients. [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) was described in 1974 by Shulman as a rare fibrosing connective tissue disease of unknown etiology. An undetermined trigger is thought to lead to the degranulation of eosinophils that interact with fibroblasts and
Cimbron, M+3 more
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A case report: Diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis
We reported a case of idiopathic hypertrophic dura meningitis diagnosed in our hospital. The patient repeatedly suffered from headaches, followed by blurred vision in the right eye. During this period, multiple sclerosis was considered for diagnosis, and it improved after hormone treatment.
Zhong Luo+7 more
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Antinuclear human autoantibodies as markers in Nicotiana tabacum pollen tubes
In the present paper we report on the use of antinuclear human autoantibodies as specific markers in Nicotiana tabacum pollen tubes. The antibodies have been tested by fluorescence techniques using a confocal laser scanning microscope. All the antibodies
C. Poggialini+5 more
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The Prevalence of Antinuclear Antibodies in Patients with Sarcoidosis
Introduction. Sarcoidosis, which is a chronic inflammatory granulomatous disease, can mimic different rheumatologic diseases including connective tissue diseases. Antinuclear antibodies are the markers used for connective tissue diseases. Aim.
Ş. Kobak+5 more
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a systemic autoimmune disease of the connective tissue with unknown etiology, characterized by abnormal collagen deposition in the skin. The changes in patients result in the obliteration of microvessels and fibrosis, leading
Alana Rubia Balbinot+5 more
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IgG, IgM, and IgA Antinuclear Antibodies in Discoid and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients
IgG antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) are elevated in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) compared with patients with discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE).
Sheridan Jost+6 more
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Hereditary hypofibrinogenemia: A rare cause of chronic liver disease
Abstract Hypofibrinogenemia is characterized by low levels of fibrinogen with patients commonly presenting asymptomatically. This report discusses a case of hereditary hypofibrinogenemia manifesting as chronic liver disease in a 2‐year‐old male who was evaluated for elevated liver enzymes and skin/soft tissue bleeding.
Hannah Caringal+4 more
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High Prevalence of Antinuclear Antibodies in Children with Thyroid Autoimmunity
Background. Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are a hallmark of many autoimmune diseases and can be detected many years before disease onset. Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) are frequently associated with other organ- and non-organ-specific autoimmune ...
M. Segni+5 more
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