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Autoimmunity and otolaryngology diseases [PDF]

Journal of Immunology Research, 2018
Many systemic autoimmune diseases have otolaryngology manifestations that could represent a diagnostic challenge for clinicians, as they often constitute an early sign of an otherwise asymptomatic autoimmune condition and may lead to delayed diagnosis ...
Croce, Adelchi, de Vincentiis, Marco, De Virgilio, Armando, Di Stadio, Arianna, Ralli, Massimo   +4 more
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Infectious diseases and autoimmunity [PDF]

The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2011
Introduction: Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system recognizes and attacks host tissue. In addition to genetic factors, environmental triggers (in particular viruses, bacteria and other infectious pathogens) are thought to play a major role in the ...
Deidda, Silvia, Delitala, Giuseppe, Delogu, Lucia Gemma, Manetti, Roberto   +3 more
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Depression in autoimmune diseases [PDF]

, 2016
Up to 50% of patients with autoimmune diseases show an impairment of health-related quality of life and exhibit depression-like symptoms. The immune system not only leads to inflammation in affected organs, but also mediates behavior abnormalities ...
Pryce, Christopher R, Fontana, Adriano
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Combination therapy for management of pemphigus patients with unexpected therapeutic response to rituximab: A report of five cases

Clinical Case Reports, 2023
Key Clinical Message The immunosuppressant agents should be considered earlier in the course of treatment with rituximab, possibly after the unfavorable response at first cycle of treatment, especially in male patients and those with high BMI.
Zeinab Aryanian, Insha Zainab Riyaz, Kamran Balighi, Ali Ahmadzade, Hamid Reza Mahmoudi, Arghavan Azizpour, Parvaneh Hatami   +6 more
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Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Scleromyxedema: A 10-Year Retrospective Survey

Case Reports in Dermatology, 2022
Scleromyxedema is a rare but important mucinosis disorder of the skin that is presented with dermatological manifestations such as waxy papules, diffuse induration, and nondermatologic involvements like neurological and renal disorders.
Abtin Ansari, Zohre Erfani, Maryam Daneshpazhooh, Leila Mahmoudi, Zahra Saffarian, Kambiz Kamyab, Hamidreza Mahmoudi   +6 more
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Audio-vestibular symptoms in systemic autoimmune diseases [PDF]

, 2018
Immune-mediated inner ear disease can be primary, when the autoimmune response is against the inner ear, or secondary. The latter is characterized by the involvement of the ear in the presence of systemic autoimmune conditions. Sensorineural hearing loss
Adelchi, Croce, D'AGUANNO, VITTORIO, DE VINCENTIIS, Marco, DE VIRGILIO, ARMANDO, DI STADIO, Arianna, GRECO, Antonio, LONGO, Lucia, RALLI, MASSIMO   +7 more
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Burden of pemphigus vulgaris with a particular focus on women: A review

International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2022
Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune mucocutaneous blistering disorder. Apart from the disease itself, other aspects of patients’ life, including psychological, social, and financial, can be affected.
Nika Kianfar, MD-MPH, Shayan Dasdar, MD-MPH, Hamidreza Mahmoudi, MD, Maryam Daneshpazhooh, MD   +3 more
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Autoimmune diseases and their manifestations on oral cavity: diagnosis and clinical management [PDF]

, 2018
Oral signs are frequently the first manifestation of autoimmune diseases. For this reason, dentists play an important role in the detection of emerging autoimmune pathologies.
Bossù, Maurizio, Di Carlo, Gabriele, Giovarruscio, Francesca, Polimeni, Antonella, Saccucci, Matteo, Salucci, Alessandro   +5 more
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Two asymptomatic facial erythematous macules in an adult male

Skin Health and Disease, 2023
Pemphigus is a group of autoimmune bullous disorders with different types. Pemphigus foliaceous (PF) is a difficult‐to‐diagnosis disorder which shares clinical features with many dermatoses.
Kamran Balighi, Kambiz Kamyab‐hesari, Parvaneh Hatami, Zeinab Aryanian   +3 more
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Autoimmunity, COVID-19 Omicron Variant, and Olfactory Dysfunction: A Literature Review

Diagnostics, 2023
Smelling is a critical sense utilized daily. Consequently, smelling impairment or anosmia may lead to a reduction in life quality. Systemic diseases and particular autoimmune conditions can impair olfactory function; among others are Systemic Lupus ...
Yonatan Shneor Patt, Lior Fisher, Paula David, Moriah Bergwerk, Yehuda Shoenfeld   +4 more
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