Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis in a patient with diffuse scleroderma
Scleroderma is a multiorgan connective tissue disease characterized by autoantibody production and fibroproliferative stenosis of the microvasculature. The development of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis in patients with scleroderma is a rare association. Renal and pu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Rheumatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.indianjrheumatol.com/article.asp?issn=0973-3698;year=2021;volume=16;issue=2;spage=217;epage=220;aulast=Shiva |
Summary: | Scleroderma is a multiorgan connective tissue disease characterized by autoantibody production and fibroproliferative stenosis of the microvasculature. The development of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis in patients with scleroderma is a rare association. Renal and pulmonary complications occur more frequently than expected in scleroderma/ANCA-associated vasculitis overlap. The definitive diagnosis usually made based on autoantibody titers and biopsy of involved tissue. We present a case of diffuse scleroderma with ANCA-associated vasculitis presenting with neurological symptoms. |
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ISSN: | 0973-3698 0973-3701 |