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Metastatic Calcinosis of Gastric Mucosa
Calcinosis cutis refers to the deposition of calcium salts in the cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue and is frequently associated with inflammation. Gastric calcinosis can be classified into metastatic, dystrophic, and idiopathic; metastatic calcinosis is
Vatsalya Kosuru MD +6 more
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Validation of a score tool for measurement of histological severity in juvenile dermatomyositis and association with clinical severity of disease. [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To study muscle biopsy tissue from patients with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) in order to test the reliability of a score tool designed to quantify the severity of histological abnormalities when applied to biceps humeri in addition to ...
Amato, Anthony A +19 more
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Systemic sclerosis – metamorphosis of a life [PDF]
Systemic sclerosis is a complex autoimmune disorder marked by heterogeneous clinical manifestations and variable disease course. We present the case of a patient with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis with anti-PM/Scl antibodies and associated ...
Andra-Patricia Stanciu +2 more
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Calcinosis cutis is a condition of accumulation of calcium salts within the dermis. The clinco-radiologic features of a 60 year old lady with idiopathic calcinosis cutis is reported. Emphasis on appropriate laboratory workup is crucial once the diagnosis
Nawaz Usman
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Innate Immunity in Calcinosis Cutis
Calcinosis cutis is the deposition of calcium salts in the skin and subcutaneous tissue, manifesting as variably shaped papules, nodules, and plaques that can substantially impair quality of life.
Simon W. Jiang +2 more
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Nuclear matrix protein 2 antibody-positive adult dermatomyositis: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Dermatomyositis is a clinically heterogenous inflammatory myopathy with unique cutaneous features. Myositis-specific antibodies can aid in diagnosis and anticipation of patient prognosis.
Cartron, Alexander M +3 more
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To investigate the ability of ultrasound (US) compared to radiographs to detect calcinosis in hands/wrists of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), and to assess US markers of pathologic perfusion.
Robert M. Fairchild +4 more
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Evaluation of dystrophic calcinosis in juvenile dermatomyositis and systemic sclerosis
Background: Dystrophic calcinosis is associated with juvenile dermatomyositis and systemic sclerosis. Clini- cal diagnosis is performed through the detection of sub- cutaneous, hard nodules.
Saéz Ocariz Marimar +2 more
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Epidemiology and Treatment of Calcinosis Cutis: 13 Years of Experience
Background: Calcinosis cutis is a rare condition associated with different diseases, which is difficult to manage. Aims and Objectives: In this retrospective study, the epidemiology of calcinosis cutis and the effectiveness of various treatment regimens ...
L. Róbert +5 more
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Nephrolithiasis, kidney failure and bone disorders in Dent disease patients with and without CLCN5 mutations [PDF]
open9noDent disease (DD) is a rare X-linked recessive renal tubulopathy characterised by low-molecular-weight proteinuria (LMWP), hypercalciuria, nephrocalcinosis and/or nephrolithiasis. DD is caused by mutations in both the CLCN5 and OCRL genes.
Angela D’Angelo +9 more
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