scholarly journals The Importance of Determining the Drug Agent Responsible for Pancytopenia in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Additional Systemic Diseases

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hava Üsküdar Teke
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Systemic Diseases

scholarly journals Late-onset rheumatoid arthritis in a patient with successfully treated IgA nephropathy

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (8) ◽  
pp. 77-79
Author(s):  
N V Chebotareva ◽  
I N Bobkova ◽  
S V Gulyaev
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Iga Nephropathy ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
Radiological Patterns ◽  
The Common ◽  
Reduced Renal Function

The paper describes a rare clinical case of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that developed in a patient 9 years after diagnosing IgA nephropathy. Kidney disease was characterized by a stable course with moderate urinary syndrome, hypertension, and reduced renal function. Immunosuppressive therapy using glucocorticosteroids and then mycophenolic acid led to remission of nephritis and recovery of renal function. However, the absence of nephritis activity and discontinuation of immunosuppressants was responsible for articular syndrome. The diagnosis of RA is based on its characteristic radiological patterns and immunological characteristics after ruling out a number of systemic diseases and infections. The common pathogenetic components of IgA nephropathy and RA, including the role of rheumatoid factor IgA, are discussed.

Cardiac involvement in systemic diseases

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edyta Płońska-Gościniak ◽  
Michal Ciurzynski ◽  
Marcin Fijalkowski ◽  
Piotr Gosciniak ◽  
Piotr Szymanski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Cardiac Involvement ◽  
Neoplastic Disease ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
First Line

Cardiovascular features in systemic diseases are common. Transthoracic echocardiography represents a first-line diagnostic tool among these patients. Pericarditis is the most frequent cardiac complication of rheumatoid arthritis. In systemic lupus erythematosus, echocardiography shows usually small or moderate pericardial effusion in up to 55% of patients. In this group, Libman-Sacks vegetations develop mainly on the mitral valve but also can be seen on other valves. Pulmonary hypertension is one of the most important complications adversely influencing survival of systemic sclerosis patients. In antiphospholipid syndrome, the most common echocardiographic abnormality is diffuse or focal leaflet thickening, seen in 40-60% of subjects. Among Marfan syndrome patients, aortic root aneurysm is the most dangerous complication. In this chapter the authors also report the echocardiographic abnormalities occurring in rare systemic diseases including carcinoid, haemochromatosis, sarcoidosis, and amyloidosis. Moreover, echocardiographic changes in neoplastic disease and in patients undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy are also described.

The hand in systemic diseases other than rheumatoid arthritis

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Fontaine ◽  
D. Staumont-Sallé ◽  
P.-Y. Hatron ◽  
A. Cotten ◽  
C. Couturier
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Systemic Diseases

Oral Health

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia T. Alpert
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Respiratory Infection ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
Oral Infections ◽  
Systemic Health

The connection between oral and systemic health is becoming more obvious. Oral infections, specifically periodontitis, have been associated with diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory infection, erectile dysfunction, metabolic syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis, to name a few. As people age, they become more susceptible for developing both oral and systemic diseases. This article discusses the oral-systemic relationship as well as sheds light on preventive measures that can be taken.

scholarly journals Porphyromonas gingivalis, Periodontal and Systemic Implications: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Fiorillo ◽  
Gabriele Cervino ◽  
Luigi Laino ◽  
Cesare D’Amico ◽  
Rodolfo Mauceri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Porphyromonas Gingivalis ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
Oral Infections ◽  
Systemic Manifestations ◽  
Cardiovascular Pathologies ◽  
Bacterial Plaque

In recent scientific literature, oral infections and systemic manifestations, or correlations between oral health and systemic diseases are a topic of discussion. Porphyromonas gingivalis is one of the bacteria implicated in the biofilm formation of bacterial plaque, and plays an important role in the progression of periodontal disease. In this systematic review authors have evaluated the literature of the last 10 years on P. gingivalis and all the systemic implications proven. This study therefore evaluates all the districts of the organism in which this bacterium may have implications. From the results it emerges that P. gingivalis has implications in the onset of different systemic pathologies, including rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular pathologies, and neurodegenerative pathologies. Surely, understanding the mechanisms of diffusion of this bacterium, it would be possible to prevent a series of pathologies. Thus, putting the dentist clinician at the center of prevention for these diseases.

Clinical presentation and diagnosis of rheumatological disorders

2020 ◽  
pp. 4386-4394
Author(s):  
Christopher Deighton ◽  
Fiona Pearce
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
History Taking ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Objective Evidence ◽  
Systemic Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Systemic Symptoms ◽  
Suspected Diagnosis

Most rheumatological diagnoses are made through effective history taking and physical examination rather than investigation. Systemic symptoms, such as weight loss, anorexia, and fever, point to systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, other polyarthritides, systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia, and vasculitides. Swelling of joints is a symptom commonly reported by patients with no objective evidence of this on examination. Inflammatory arthropathies should not be diagnosed unless the physician is able to identify objective swelling, if necessary by arranging a prompt review during an active episode. Diagnostic criteria for the systemic rheumatic diseases are useful in directing the history taking to verify a suspected diagnosis. Investigations are best used to confirm a strongly suspected diagnosis, already made on the basis of history and examination, not as a screening tool for rheumatic disease.

Clinical presentation and diagnosis of rheumatic disease

2010 ◽  
pp. 3553-3559
Author(s):  
Anthony S. Russell ◽  
Robert Ferrari
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
History Taking ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Objective Evidence ◽  
Systemic Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Systemic Symptoms ◽  
Suspected Diagnosis

Most rheumatological diagnoses are made through effective history taking and physical examination rather than investigation. Systemic symptoms, such as weight loss, anorexia, and fever, point to systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, other polyarthritides, systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia, and vasculitides. Swelling of joints is a symptom commonly reported by patients with no objective evidence of this on examination. Inflammatory arthropathies should not be diagnosed unless the physician is able to identify objective swelling, if necessary by arranging a prompt review during an active episode. Diagnostic criteria for the systemic rheumatic diseases are useful in directing the history taking to verify a suspected diagnosis....

scholarly journals Risk of Systemic Disorders in Patients with Periodontal Infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Important Risk Factor ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
Periodontal Infection ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy

A number of diverse studies have indicated that there is a link between periodontal infection and systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, adverse pregnancy outcomes, mouth cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and respiratory infections. This study discusses the correlation between periodontal infections and systemic disorders. Periodontal infections should be considered as an important risk factor for various systemic diseases.

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