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Calcinosis in systemic sclerosis: prevalence, clinical picture, management, complications
This literature review summarizes current data on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of calcinosis cutis in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc).
Ye.D. Yehudina, I.Yu. Golovach
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Quantitative T2* Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Iron Detection in Soft Tissue of the Fingers
T2* MRI was evaluated for detecting iron in soft tissues of the fingers. After visual inspection of dual‐colored maps, multiple regions of interest were placed in the soft tissues at areas that indicated increased susceptibility. Lower T2* values, indicative of iron deposition, were detected in patients with microvasculopathy (right panel) but not in ...
Artemis Galani +6 more
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Summary Background: Erysipelas, caused by streptococci, should be treated with penicillin, while uncomplicated cellulitis (phlegmon), often caused by Staphylococcus aureus, requires penicillinase‐resistant beta‐lactam antibiotics, which have a higher risk of adverse effects. Distinguishing between these infections is important.
Helena Schieffers, Cord Sunderkötter
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Idiopathic Calcinosis Cutis over Elbow in a 12-Year Old Child
Calcinosis cutis is an uncommon disorder caused by an abnormal deposit of calcium phosphate in the skin in various parts of the body. Four main types of calcinosis cutis have been recognized according to etiology: associated with localized or widespread ...
S. K. Venkatesh Gupta +2 more
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Calcinosis is a feared complication of JDM that may be seen in up to 40% of children with JDM. It is associated with negative impact on the patients’ quality of life due to weakness, functional disability, joint contractures, muscle atrophy, skin ulcers,
Sukesh Sukumaran, Vini Vijayan
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Necrotizing vascular calcinosis
The case of a 62-year-old woman with end-stage renal failure who developed necrotizing vascular calcinosis is reported. Histologically, classical vascular calcinosis of arterioles with fibrosis of the intima were found in the subcutis and in the deep ...
Hohl, D.
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Background Calcinosis cutis of hands can progress and impair hand function in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Understanding the natural disease and comprehensive management is crucial.Objective To examine clinical course and identify risk factors associated ...
Vassana Kanjanajarurat +3 more
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Background There is no standardized approach to the management of JDM-associated calcinosis and its phenotypes. Current knowledge of treatment outcomes is confined to small series and case reports.
A. B. Orandi +5 more
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Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Erysipele gelten als durch Streptokokken verursachte Infektionen und sollen daher mit Penicillin behandelt werden, während Phlegmonen meist durch Staphylococcus aureus hervorgerufen werden und Penicillinase‐feste Betalaktamantibiotika benötigen. Letztere bergen ein höheres Risiko für unerwünschte Wirkungen.
Helena Schieffers, Cord Sunderkötter
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Addressing Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms in Dystonia: A Case Report of Fahr Disease
ABSTRACT Abnormal calcium deposits in areas of the brain that control movement, including basal ganglia and cerebellum, are the hallmark of Fahr's syndrome. This report highlights the importance of clinicians being vigilant regarding behavioral and neuropsychiatric symptoms when evaluating cases of dystonia.
Tara Khoeini, Mohammad Javad Sinaeefar
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