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A Case of Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting With a Hyperechoic Wall Thickening on Temporal Artery Ultrasonography
A Case of Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting With a Hyperechoic Wall Thickening on Temporal Artery Ultrasonography - PubMed
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a type of systemic vasculitis in older adults that requires prompt diagnosis to prevent ischemic complications. Temporal artery (TA) ultrasonography is widely used as an initial diagnostic tool and typically demonstrates a hypoechoic halo sign. We report the case of a 9 …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A Case of Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting With a Hyperechoic Wall Thickening on Temporal Artery Ultrasonography
Initial Circulating CD138 Predicts End-Stage Kidney Disease in Patients with Microscopic Polyangiitis
Initial Circulating CD138 Predicts End-Stage Kidney Disease in Patients with Microscopic Polyangiitis - PubMed
This study demonstrated that circulating CD138 measured at diagnosis has clinical utility as a biomarker for predicting future progression to ESKD in patients with MPA, and incorporating CD138 measurement at diagnosis may assist in identifying high-risk patients and guiding early therapeutic interve …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Initial Circulating CD138 Predicts End-Stage Kidney Disease in Patients with Microscopic Polyangiitis
Is Chest Imaging Alone Adequate for Diagnosing Interstitial Lung Disease in Microscopic Polyangiitis Based on the 2022 Criteria?
Is Chest Imaging Alone Adequate for Diagnosing Interstitial Lung Disease in Microscopic Polyangiitis Based on the 2022 Criteria? - PubMed
Lung biopsy should be considered in highly selected patients who are MPO-positive without involvement of other organs. The decision to determine the need for lung biopsy should be made by a multidisciplinary team.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Is Chest Imaging Alone Adequate for Diagnosing Interstitial Lung Disease in Microscopic Polyangiitis Based on the 2022 Criteria?
Mortality in isolated polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis is not increased: evidence from cohort data
Mortality in isolated polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis is not increased: evidence from cohort data - PubMed
A recent study published in Arthritis Research and Therapy by Tengesdal et al. reported that patients with isolated polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) do not have increased all-cause mortality compared with the general population. Regarding this, we present data from our own …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Mortality in isolated polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis is not increased: evidence from cohort data
Annular lesions in childhood: A narrative review
Annular lesions in childhood: A narrative review - PubMed
This review will assist clinicians in diagnosing diseases associated with annular skin lesions.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Annular lesions in childhood: A narrative review
Ocular Manifestations of Pediatric Behcet's Disease
Ocular Manifestations of Pediatric Behçet's Disease - PubMed
Behçet's disease (BD) is a multi-systemic, chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, with a multisystemic recurrent course and variable vasculitis. Although the disease onset is usually between the second and fourth decades of life, the preliminary symptoms and signs may appear under the age …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Ocular Manifestations of Pediatric Behcet's Disease
Early diagnosis and treatment in patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Early diagnosis and treatment in patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis - PubMed
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), originally termed Churg-Strauss syndrome, represents the rarest form of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis. EGPA is characterized by the presence of asthma, rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps, eosinophilic inflamm …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Early diagnosis and treatment in patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Cutaneous Small Vessel Vasculitis Associated With Varicella Zoster Infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Cutaneous Small Vessel Vasculitis Associated With Varicella Zoster Infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature - PubMed
Herpes zoster is well-known for its association with large-vessel vasculitis, particularly in the central nervous system. This report highlights a rare diagnosis of small-vessel cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis linked to herpes zoster. A 73-year-old man, during an extended ICU stay following an …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Cutaneous Small Vessel Vasculitis Associated With Varicella Zoster Infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Establishment and Evaluation of a Candida albicans Water-Soluble Extract-Induced Murine Model of Kawasaki Disease-Associated Coronary Arteritis
Establishment and Evaluation of a Candida albicans Water-Soluble Extract-Induced Murine Model of Kawasaki Disease-Associated Coronary Arteritis - PubMed
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis primarily affecting children, with coronary artery lesions being its most severe complication. In this study, an optimized mouse KD model was established using the water-soluble extract of Candida albicans (CAWS). Myocardial inflammation and related pat …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Establishment and Evaluation of a Candida albicans Water-Soluble Extract-Induced Murine Model of Kawasaki Disease-Associated Coronary Arteritis
In AAV, testing positive for C-ANCA raises risk of lung bleeding 5 times
In AAV patients, having C-ANCA raises risk of lung bleeding 5 times
In those with AAV, having C-ANCA raises the risk of lung bleeding five times, while P-ANCA leads to a four times higher risk of lung disease.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In AAV, testing positive for C-ANCA raises risk of lung bleeding 5 times
Rapidly progressive glucocorticoid-resistant childhood-primary angiitis of the central nervous system positive for HLA-B51 and A26: A case report
Rapidly progressive glucocorticoid-resistant childhood-primary angiitis of the central nervous system positive for HLA-B51 and A26: A case report - PubMed
Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) is a rare inflammatory vasculitis localized to the central nervous system. Treatment of severe PACNS often includes glucocorticoids and cyclophosphamide; however, some cases exhibit resistance to glucocorticoids, leading to severe neurological s …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Rapidly progressive glucocorticoid-resistant childhood-primary angiitis of the central nervous system positive for HLA-B51 and A26: A case report
Applications and challenges of paclitaxel- coated balloons beyond coronary atherosclerotic heart disease
Applications and challenges of paclitaxel- coated balloons beyond coronary atherosclerotic heart disease - PubMed
Although drug-coated balloons (DCBs) were initially used for treating peripheral vascular diseases, with the growing popularity of the implant-free concept, they have gained increasing attention as a novel therapeutic strategy for coronary atherosclerotic heart disease. The clinical application scop …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Applications and challenges of paclitaxel- coated balloons beyond coronary atherosclerotic heart disease
Pathways and challenges in the clinical translational of radiopharmaceuticals for pediatric investigations
Pathways and challenges in the clinical translational of radiopharmaceuticals for pediatric investigations - PubMed
Radiopharmaceutical development and clinical translation face numerous scientific, ethical, and regulatory challenges, particularly within the pediatric population. Although molecular imaging holds significant promise for improving diagnosis and treatment across a spectrum of diseases, including ped …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Pathways and challenges in the clinical translational of radiopharmaceuticals for pediatric investigations
Adolescent-Onset Takayasu Arteritis with Vertebral Steal Syndrome and Non-bifurcating Carotid Arteries: A Rare Case from Pakistan
Adolescent-Onset Takayasu Arteritis with Vertebral Steal Syndrome and Non-bifurcating Carotid Arteries: A Rare Case from Pakistan - PubMed
This case underscores the importance of considering TA in adolescents with constitutional symptoms and pulse deficits. Early imaging and immunosuppressive therapy led to favorable outcomes. Vertebral steal syndrome and nonbifurcating carotid arteries add educational value, emphasizing clinical vigil …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Adolescent-Onset Takayasu Arteritis with Vertebral Steal Syndrome and Non-bifurcating Carotid Arteries: A Rare Case from Pakistan
Efficacy Analysis of a 12-Cytokine Panel for the Diagnosis of Kawasaki Disease and Prediction of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Resistance
Efficacy Analysis of a 12-Cytokine Panel for the Diagnosis of Kawasaki Disease and Prediction of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Resistance - PubMed
The 12-cytokine panel has potential as a diagnostic and predictive tool for KD. Elevated IL-10 and IL-5 levels are independent predictors of KD diagnosis, whereas elevated IL-10 and IL-8 levels are independent predictors of IVIG resistance. These findings support the clinical utility of cytokine pro …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Efficacy Analysis of a 12-Cytokine Panel for the Diagnosis of Kawasaki Disease and Prediction of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Resistance
Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Vasculitis, Fatigue, and Treatment With Avacopan: A Case Series
Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Vasculitis, Fatigue, and Treatment With Avacopan: A Case Series - PubMed
This report describes three patients who developed marked somnolence and fatigue during treatment with avacopan for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) vasculitis. Though fatigue is a common symptom in ANCA vasculitis, each of these patients reported noticeable worsening of fatigue after star …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Vasculitis, Fatigue, and Treatment With Avacopan: A Case Series
Clinical Spectrum and One-Year Outcomes of Central Nervous System Vasculitis Secondary to Systemic Autoimmune Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Clinical Spectrum and One-Year Outcomes of Central Nervous System Vasculitis Secondary to Systemic Autoimmune Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study - PubMed
Introduction Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis (CNSV) is a rare but serious complication of systemic autoimmune disorders, including systemic lupus erythematosus, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, polyarteritis nodosa, Sjögren's syndrome, …
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December 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Clinical Spectrum and One-Year Outcomes of Central Nervous System Vasculitis Secondary to Systemic Autoimmune Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Meta-analysis on clinical manifestation and laboratory parameters of COVID-19-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)
Meta-analysis on clinical manifestation and laboratory parameters of COVID-19-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) - PubMed
The results of this review show that SARS-CoV-2-associated MIS-C can present with multisystem involvement and can show an increase in inflammatory markers. MIS-C can have presentationslike Kawasaki disease, which needs high index of suspicion to diagnose MIS-C. Clinical features and lab parameters h …
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December 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Meta-analysis on clinical manifestation and laboratory parameters of COVID-19-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)
Avacopan or Glucocorticoids for Severe Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibody-Associated Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
Avacopan or Glucocorticoids for Severe Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibody-Associated Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis - PubMed
At months 6 and 12, patients with severe forms of ANCA-RPGN and receiving avacopan plus a short course of GCs have similar kidney recovery rates to patients receiving GC regimen.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Avacopan or Glucocorticoids for Severe Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibody-Associated Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
Severe relapse of cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa triggered by bacterial cellulitis
Severe relapse of cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa triggered by bacterial cellulitis - PubMed
Severe relapse of cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa triggered by bacterial cellulitis
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December 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Severe relapse of cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa triggered by bacterial cellulitis
The VGR GCA Cohort: Ultrasound, Biopsy and Biomarkers - Novel Methods for Diagnosis, Monitoring and Prognosis in Giant Cell Arteritis.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The VGR GCA Cohort: Ultrasound, Biopsy and Biomarkers - Novel Methods for Diagnosis, Monitoring and Prognosis in Giant Cell Arteritis.
Ustekinumab in BEhçet's Syndrome STudy
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December 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Ustekinumab in BEhçet's Syndrome STudy
Exploratory Clinical Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Anti- CD19/BCMA U CAR-T Cell Injection for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Autoimmune Diseases
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December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Exploratory Clinical Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Anti- CD19/BCMA U CAR-T Cell Injection for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Autoimmune Diseases
Sexual Function in Patients With Systemic Vasculitis: An Overlooked Aspect of Patient Care. Results From a Cross-sectional Study
Sexual Function in Patients With Systemic Vasculitis: An Overlooked Aspect of Patient Care. Results From a Cross-sectional Study - PubMed
Sexual dysfunction appears to be common in systemic vasculitis, particularly among older women. Sexual health should be considered and discussed when clinically relevant.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Sexual Function in Patients With Systemic Vasculitis: An Overlooked Aspect of Patient Care. Results From a Cross-sectional Study
Technical Tips for Surgical Treatment of Takayasu Arteritis
Technical Tips for Surgical Treatment of Takayasu Arteritis - PubMed
Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a rare form of vasculitis that is more common in young Asian females. TAK is characterized as idiopathic, inflammatory, granulomatous, and large-vessel panarteritis. This review provides a brief summary of the etiology and clinical phase of TAK, its epidemiology in Korea, …
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December 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Technical Tips for Surgical Treatment of Takayasu Arteritis