Y BharathrajM, S. Chandrashekara, Shivputra Ghanti, Devraj Kori, Ram Krishna
{"title":"Lepromatous leprosy or rheumatoid arthritis with leprosy? A challenging case","authors":"Y BharathrajM, S. Chandrashekara, Shivputra Ghanti, Devraj Kori, Ram Krishna","doi":"10.15305/IJRCI/V7I1/298","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15305/IJRCI/V7I1/298","url":null,"abstract":"Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) manifestations in leprosy are very common, but often undiagnosed. The present study discusses a challenging case having dilemma in concluding the diagnosis as lepromatous leprosy or RA with leprosy.","PeriodicalId":102906,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology","volume":"14 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120902907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Extensive oral telangiectasias in systemic sclerosis","authors":"Reena K Sharma, M. Gupta, Amar Singh, Saru Thakur","doi":"10.15305/IJRCI/V7I1/304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15305/IJRCI/V7I1/304","url":null,"abstract":"The word telangiectasia is derived from tel- end, angos- vessels and ectasis- dilatation. Telangiectasia can be primary or secondary. Connective tissue diseases like systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus may be associated with secondary telangiectasias. Systemic sclerosis presents with mat-like telangiectasias over face, hands and rarely oral mucosa. The present study discusses a case of extensive oral telangiectasias without significant sclerosis over face.","PeriodicalId":102906,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130473302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A rare co-occurrence of anti CCP-positive rheumatoid arthritis with sacroiliitis","authors":"V. Haridas","doi":"10.15305/IJRCI/V7I1/286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15305/IJRCI/V7I1/286","url":null,"abstract":"Sacroiliitis is considered as the most important sign of spondyloarthropathy. Rheumatoid arthritis mainly affects peripheral joints and the involvement of sacroiliac joint is very rare. The present case study discusses the rare existence of RA and concurrent chronic bilateral sacroiliitis.","PeriodicalId":102906,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125698832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rheumatoid arthritis with ANCA associated vasculitis","authors":"V. Haridas, K. Haridas","doi":"10.15305/ijrci/v6i1/273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15305/ijrci/v6i1/273","url":null,"abstract":"Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) associated vasculitis (AAV) are rarely associated with autoimmune diseases. The present report describes an uncommon case of a 50-year old women with the co-occurrence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis. The patient was treated with steroids and cyclophosamide and achieved complete recovery of the lesions, following 4-weeks of treatment.","PeriodicalId":102906,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology","volume":"76 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126210617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reena K Sharma, M. Gupta, Saru Thakur, Samriti Sood
{"title":"Bilateral involvement of dactylolysis spontanea (Ainhum) in a 62-year-old female","authors":"Reena K Sharma, M. Gupta, Saru Thakur, Samriti Sood","doi":"10.15305/IJRCI/V6I1/267","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15305/IJRCI/V6I1/267","url":null,"abstract":"Ainhum, also known as ‘dactylolysis spontanea’, is a rare condition of unknown etiology. It involves the formation of a groove or fissure of constricting band around the proximal end of the 5th toe. The groove deepens with the passage of time leading to auto-amputation. The present study discusses the case of a 62-year-old female with bilateral ainhum of the fifth toe.","PeriodicalId":102906,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131219858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of musculoskeletal pain in autoimmune diseases","authors":"D. Benjamin","doi":"10.15305/IJRCI/V6I1/259","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15305/IJRCI/V6I1/259","url":null,"abstract":"Correct diagnosis and right assessment are cornerstones of clinical success in the practice of pain management. Due to constant pressure on the clinician to prove his/ her efficiency, the core elements in assessment of pain are often overlooked. The pain has been considered as the ‘fifth vital sign’. A variety of pain assessment scales are available for evaluating the intensity of acute and chronic pain. Under or over-assessment of pain often lead to errors in pain management. This is mainly due to proceeding with the treatment plan without a proper clinical history collection and clinical examination. This compromises the patient’s opportunity to obtain optimum pain relief. The current review provides an overview on the pain assessment tools used in musculoskeletal pain assessment, and to assist clinicians and researchers in selecting the pain assessment methods best suited to serve their purposes.","PeriodicalId":102906,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology","volume":"30 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133114105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Oak, Sandeep Goyale, R. Mathur, Vishal Haripara
{"title":"Scleromyxedema: Successful treatment with IVIg and lenalidomide","authors":"J. Oak, Sandeep Goyale, R. Mathur, Vishal Haripara","doi":"10.15305/ijrci/v6i1/242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15305/ijrci/v6i1/242","url":null,"abstract":"Scleromyxedema is a rare progressive disorder associated with severe morbidity due to altered coarse facial features. The disease etiology is unknown. Various therapies have been investigated like the use of corticosteroids, IVIg (intravenous immunoglobulin), plasmapheresis, and thalidomide. The disorder being rare, evidence from controlled therapeutic trials is very limited. This report describes the case of a 37-year-old male with progressive scleromyxedema, without gammopathy. The patient was treated with prednisolone followed by IVIg. He showed remarkable improvement initially. Subsequent treatment with lenalidomide for one year showed complete resolution of the skin lesions with no side effects of the therapy.","PeriodicalId":102906,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131345113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leprosy mimicking vasculitis","authors":"V. Haridas, K. Haridas","doi":"10.15305/IJRCI/V6I1/263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15305/IJRCI/V6I1/263","url":null,"abstract":"Leprosy is a chronic disease primarily involving the peripheral nerves and the skin. Painless skin patches and ulceration in hands and feet are the common clinical presentation of the disease. The present study reports a relatively unusual case of leprosy mimicking vasculitis in a 32-year-old male.","PeriodicalId":102906,"journal":{"name":"Internet Journal of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124122410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}