Versican deposits in the sclerotic skin of a patient with localized lichen myxedematosus accompanied by joint involvement

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoka Waseda ◽  
Yuta Koike ◽  
Hiroyuki Murota
Keyword(s):  
Joint Involvement ◽  
Lichen Myxedematosus

Lichen myxedematosus associated with chronic hepatitis C

2000 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Banno ◽  
Hiromichi Takama ◽  
Yukiko Nitta ◽  
Toshihiko Ikeya ◽  
Yoshifumi Hirooka
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Hepatitis ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis C ◽  
Lichen Myxedematosus

Clinical Characteristics of Behcet’s Disease in 453 Egyptian Patients Suffering from Uveitis with Gender Comparison

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Elshahaly ◽  
Iman Abd El Latif ◽  
Hassan Bassiouni
Keyword(s):  
Behçet’S Disease ◽  
Behcet’S Disease ◽  
Behçet's Disease ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Joint Involvement ◽  
Acute Phase Reactants ◽  
Behcet's Disease ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Markers Of Inflammation

Objective: To describe the clinical features in patients with Behcet’s disease suffering from uveitis in Egypt and to compare the findings between both genders. Methods: 453 subjects fulfilling the 1990 Classification criteria for Behcet’s disease and with uveitis in at least one eye. Follow-up was done for two years. Results: Oral ulcers and recurrent iridocyclitis occurred in all patients during their disease course. The prevalence of genital ulcers, erythema nodosum, and joint involvement were similar between both sexes. The prevalence of all ocular findings was higher in females except for retinal hemorrhages. The incidence of secondary cataract and glaucoma in addition to vitreous opacities was similar between both sexes. 13.7% of patients had GIT manifestations. Vascular complications were present in 128 (28.2%) patients. : Aseptic meningitis and hemiplegia were only found in males. 1.7% of males and 3.2% of females suffered from brainstem involvement. Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis was present in females only. Acute phase reactants (ESR & CRP) were significantly higher in females (p<0.0001). Conclusion: The disease characteristics of BD patients with uveitis in Egypt might be different from the BD patients of other countries. The markers of inflammation were higher in females compared to males. The ocular manifestations were more common in females.

Joint involvement influences quality of life in systemic lupus erythematosus patients

Lupus ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 096120332097903
Author(s):  
Francesco Natalucci ◽  
Fulvia Ceccarelli ◽  
Enrica Cipriano ◽  
Carlo Perricone ◽  
Giulio Olivieri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Joint Involvement ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Median Disease Duration ◽  
Group A ◽  
Musculoskeletal Manifestations ◽  
Group B

Introduction Joint involvement represents the major determinant in quality of life (QoL)in Systemic Lupus Erhytematosus (SLE) patients. However, QoLhas been generally evaluated by non-specific questionnaires. We evaluated the relationship between SLE musculoskeletal manifestations and QoL, assessed by LupusQoL. Methods Patients with joint involvement (group A) were compared with those without this feature (group B). Disease activity was assessed by SLEDAI-2k in the whole population, while DAS28 and swollen to tender ratio were applied to assess joint activity. LupusQoL was administered to all the patients. Results Group A included 110 patients [M/F 8/102; median age 49 years (IQR 13), median disease duration 156 months (IQR 216)], group B 58 [M/F 11/47; median age 40 years (IQR 15), median disease duration 84 months (IQR 108)].We found significanlty lower values in all the LupusQoL domains except for one (burden to others) in group A in comparison with group B. A significant correlation between DAS28 values and all the LupusQoL domains in group A was found; only three domains correlated with SLEDAI-2k. Conclusions SLE-related joint involvement significantly influences disease-specific QoL. DAS28 better correlated with LupusQoL domains in comparison with SLEDAI-2k, confirming the need for specific musculoskeletal activity indices.

scholarly journals OP0326 ACPA-INDUCED PAIN-BEHAVIOR, BONE LOSS AND TENDON INFLAMMATION IN MICE: A NOVEL MODEL FOR THE PRE-DISEASE PHASES OF ACPA-POSITIVE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 200.2-200
Author(s):  
A. Krishnamurthy ◽  
Y. Kisten ◽  
A. Circiumaru ◽  
K. Sakurabas ◽  
P. Jarvolli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Bone Loss ◽  
Joint Inflammation ◽  
Tendon Sheath ◽  
Joint Involvement ◽  
Subclinical Inflammation ◽  
Core Motif ◽  
Dixon Method ◽  
Hind Limbs ◽  
Predicting Factor

Background:In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs) are associated with bone loss and pain. Recently, tenosynovitis has been suggested as a predicting factor for arthritis progression in individuals at-risk for RA.Objectives:We aimed to investigate if transfer of human ACPAs into mice could induce tenosynovitis and/or subclinical inflammation.Methods:Monoclonal ACPA (1325:04C03 and 1325:01B09) and control (1362:01E02) antibodies (mAbs) were generated from synovial plasma or memory B cells of RA patients. 2mg of combination of monoclonal ACPAs or control antibody were injected in BALB/c female mice (age 12-16 weeks) (n= 9). Pain-like behavior was monitored by measuring mechanical hypersensitivity using von Frey filaments every 3 days and estimation by up-down Dixon method. Bone morphometrics was analyzed by micro-CT. Using specially designed mobilization casts, dedicated mouse MRI coils, and gadolinium enhanced contrast medium, the hind limbs of these mice were scanned in a 9.4 T scanner and resulting T1-weighted images were evaluated for signs of soft tissue joint inflammation. The MRI images were scored for the presence of joint involvement and tendon inflammatory changes by 3 readers in a blinded manner.Figure 1.NAPA performed on healthy donor mo-DCs incubated with native, PAD2-citrullinated, and PAD4-citrullinated fibrinogen. Alpha, beta, and gamma chains of fibrinogen are shown separately. Each colored line represents a unique peptide. Nested peptides with a common core motif are shown in the same color. Grey bar denotes peptides with identical core motif between samples.Results:ACPAs (1325:04C03 and 1325:01B09) induced pain-like behavior (lasting for at least 4 weeks) and reduction of the trabecular and cortical bone thickness in the hind limbs as compared to control monoclonal antibodies (p<0.05). While no macroscopic or MRI signs of synovial inflammation were detected, MRI subclinical inflammation of the tendon sheaths was present in mice injected with ACPAs, but not in those injected with control mAb. Semi-quantitative scoring of the inflammatory tendon changes showed significant higher values in mice injected with ACPA (median of 1, range 0 to 2) than those injected with control mAb (median of 0, range 0 to 1).Conclusion:We show that ACPA induces pain-like behavior, bone loss and tendon sheath inflammation in mice, a model that mimics the preclinical state of ACPA positive RA.References:[1]Harre, U. et al. J Clin Invest (2012)[2]Krishnamurthy, A. et al. Ann Rheum Dis (2016, 2019), JI 2019[3]Wigerblad, G. et al. Ann Rheum Dis (2016, 2019)[4]KleyerA, Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism (2016)Disclosure of Interests:Akilan Krishnamurthy: None declared, Yogan Kisten: None declared, Alexandra Circiumaru: None declared, Koji Sakurabas: None declared, Patrik Jarvolli: None declared, Juan Jimenez Jimenez Andrade: None declared, Peter Damberg: None declared, Heidi Wähämaa: None declared, Vivianne Malmström Grant/research support from: VM has had research grants from Janssen Pharmaceutica, Lars Klareskog: None declared, Camilla Svensson: None declared, Bence Réthi: None declared, Anca Catrina: None declared

scholarly journals POS1120 PRESENCE OF TOPHI IS ASSOCIATED WITH A RAPID DECLINE IN THE RENAL FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH GOUT

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 839.1-839
Author(s):  
Y. J. Oh ◽  
K. W. Moon
Keyword(s):  
Renal Function ◽  
Renal Dysfunction ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Joint Involvement ◽  
Rapid Decline ◽  
Symptom Duration ◽  
Tophaceous Gout ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Increased Risk

Background:Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis resulting from a chronic deposition of MSU crystals in the joints and other soft tissues. After the process of repeated tissue damage and repair due to gout, tophi could be formed around the affected joints. Intra-articular tophi may sometimes result in bone destruction, joint deformities, and dysfunction which can adversely affect the patient’s quality of life. Furthermore, early-onset tophaceous gout patients are more likely to develop renal dysfunction, however, few studies have investigated if the presence of tophi is related with the progression of renal dysfunction in gout patients.Objectives:We aimed to compare clinical characteristics of patients with and without tophi at the time of the diagnosis of gout and investigate the effect of tophi on the renal function in gout patients.Methods:Data of 257 patients who were first diagnosed with gout at the Kangwon National University Hospital from January 2012 to December 2018 were retrospectively studied. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the presence of tophi at the diagnosis. We compared clinical characteristics and the progression of renal dysfunction between the two groups.Results:Of all patients, 66 (25.5%) initially presented with tophi. Patients with tophi were older, had a longer duration of symptoms, and had a higher prevalence of multiple joint involvement than those without tophi. The decline in the eGFR was more prominent in patients with tophi than in those without (-4.8±14.5 ml/min/1.73m2vs. -0.7±11.9 ml/min/1.73m2, respectively; P=0.039). In multivariate logistic regression analysis, a prolonged symptom duration (odds ratio [OR], 1.010; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.004–1.017; P=0.001) and multiple joint involvement (OR, 3.027; 95% CI, 1.831–5.004; P<0.001) were significantly associated with increased risk of formation of tophi. The presence of tophi was significantly associated with a rapid decline in the eGFR (β=-0.141; P=0.035).Conclusion:A prolonged symptom duration and multiple joint involvement were independent risk factors for tophi as the presenting symptom in gout patients. The presence of tophi was associated with a declining renal function. Therefore, an early diagnosis and active treatment are important in tophaceous gout.References:[1]Bardin T, Richette P. Definition of hyperuricemia and gouty conditions. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2014;26:186-91.[2]Liu F, Du GL, Song N, Ma YT, Li XM, Gao XM, et al. Hyperuricemia and its association with adiposity and dyslipidemia in Northwest China: results from cardiovascular risk survey in Xinjiang (CRS 2008-2012). Lipids Health Dis 2020;19:58.[3]Dalbeth N, Merriman TR, Stamp LK. Gout. Lancet 2016;388:2039-52.[4]Ruoff G, Edwards NL. Overview of Serum Uric Acid Treatment Targets in Gout: Why Less Than 6 mg/dL? Postgrad Med 2016;128:706-15.[5]Bieber A, Schlesinger N, Fawaz A, Mader R. Chronic tophaceous gout as the first manifestation of gout in two cases and a review of the literature. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2018;47:843-8.Disclosure of Interests:None declared.

Risk of osteonecrosis in systemic lupus erythematosus: An 11-year Chinese single-center cohort study

Lupus ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 096120332110211
Author(s):  
Yin Long ◽  
Shangzhu Zhang ◽  
Jiuliang Zhao ◽  
Hanxiao You ◽  
Li Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Femoral Head ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Femoral Head Necrosis ◽  
Joint Involvement ◽  
Multiple Site ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Cns Involvement

Objective Osteonecrosis (ON), which can lead to physical disability, is a common complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of ON and identify possible risk factors in Chinese SLE patients. Methods SLE patients who fulfilled the 1997 American College of Rheumatology SLE classification criteria were recruited from the Peking Union Medical College Hospital. The chi-square test (χ 2 test) and multivariate regression analyses were used to evaluate risk factors. The Cox proportional-hazards model was used to construct the survival curves and estimate the simultaneous effects of prognostic factors on survival. Results We consecutively enrolled 1,158 patients, of which 88 patients (7.6%) developed ON. Among ON patients, 57.1% of patients had isolated femoral head necrosis and 42.9% had multiple joint involvement. The mean age of ON patients (24.62 ± 8.89 years) was significantly younger than SLE patients without ON (27.23 ± 10.16 years, p = 0.09). The ON group presented with a much longer disease course (10.68 ± 5.97 years, p < 0.001) and increased incidence of arthritis, kidney, and central nervous system (CNS) involvement (65.9% [ p < 0.05], 57.6% [ p < 0.05], and 16.5% [ p < 0.05], respectively, in the ON group). ON patients were more likely to be treated with glucocorticoid (GC) and to receive a high dose of prednisolone at the initial stage of SLE ( p < 0.05). The percentage of patients who received hydroxychloroquine was much higher in the control group ( p < 0.001). Cox regression analysis suggested that CNS involvement and GC therapy were two independent risk factors for ON in SLE patients. The presence of anti-phospholipid antibodies (aPLs) was a risk factor for multiple joint necrosis (odds ratio: 6.28, p = 0.009). Conclusions ON remains a serious and irreversible complication in SLE. In addition to glucocorticoid therapy, we found that CNS system involvement was a risk factor for ON, while the administration of hydroxychloroquine was a protective factor. The clinical characteristics of multiple site ON patients were distinct from isolated femoral head necrosis patients. The presence of aPLs was a risk factor for multiple site osteonecrosis.

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