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A case of scleroderma-like lesions as a cutaneous manifestation of carcinoid syndrome
Current Problems in Cancer: Case Reports, 2022 Scleroderma-like lesions are a rare sign of carcinoid syndrome which have been associated with poor prognosis. They differ from systemic sclerosis by involving preferentially the skin in the lower limbs, lacking Raynaud's phenomenon and having no ...
João Boavida Ferreira +5 more
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Circulating Fetuin‐A concentrations in rheumatic diseases: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
European Journal of Clinical Investigation, EarlyView.In this systematic review with meta‐analysis, we identified 19 eligible studies to determine whether there is any change in Fetuin‐A (FtA) concentrations in patients with rheumatic diseases. We observed a significant decrease in FtA concentrations in RD patients (standardized mean difference, SMD = −.91; 95% CI −1.43 to −.39, p = .001).
Biagio Di Lorenzo +6 more
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European Journal of Clinical Investigation, EarlyView.In a study of 101 idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP) and interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) patients, 21 (20.8%) were ANCA‐positive. ANCA+ patients had higher rates of NSIP, bronchiectasis, arthralgias, and elevated CRP, with 43% of p‐ANCA+ patients progressing to systemic vasculitis (SV) within 12 months (OR 26.3, p < .0001 ...
Claudia Iannone +11 more
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International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Five male patients, including four siblings and one unrelated child, presented with progressive hoarseness, waxy eyelid papules, mucosal thickening, and skin plaques. Histopathologic analysis revealed PAS‐positive perivascular hyaline deposition, and genetic testing confirmed a homozygous ECM1 mutation in all patients, consistent with lipoid ...
R. Maxwell Regester +2 more
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EClinicalMedicine, 2023 Summary: Background: Systemic sclerosis is a heterogenous disease in which little is known about patterns of patient-reported symptom clusters. We aimed to identify classes of individuals with similar anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and
Robyn K. Wojeck +108 more
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Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Connective tissue disease‐associated interstitial lung disease (CTD‐ILD) comprises a heterogenous group of conditions characterised by immune‐mediated fibro‐inflammatory pulmonary injury. Although the disease course is variable, CTD‐ILD can progress to respiratory failure and thus has a profound impact on morbidity and mortality.
Michael Hong +2 more
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Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, EarlyView.Multiple inflammatory, infectious and autoimmune dermato‐venereological conditions are associated with erectile dysfunction (ED) due to underlying intricate vasculogenic, neurogenic, endocrine and psychogenic mechanisms. It is recommended that practitioners screen dermatology patients for ED and associated comorbidities, provide personalized lifestyle ...
Andrei Tanasov, George‐Sorin Tiplica
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Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Proclination of front teeth in orthodontics and oral rehabilitation may influence lip protrusion and the overall facial profile. We hypothesized that the degree of profile changes is determined by the biomechanical properties of the lips. Objectives (1) to investigate the upper lip changes induced by a simulated protraction of upper
Khac T. Nguyen +3 more
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