Differentially expressed genes between systemic sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis

Anticardiolipin Antibodies in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Background: Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) can either occur as a primary syndrome or associated with other autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Anticardiolipin antibody (aCL) of IgG and/or IgM isotype in blood, measured by a standardized ELISA is the most acceptable laboratory criteria. APS IgG isotype, particularly IgG2 subclass is more strongly associated ...

Lymph node hyalinisation in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis.

AIMS To review the histological features of lymph nodes excised from seven patients with rheumatoid arthritis and one with systemic sclerosis. METHODS Lymph nodes excised from seven patients with rheumatoid arthritis and one patient with systemic sclerosis over a 10 year period were examined using the stains haematoxylin and eosin, periodic acid Schiff (PAS), Masson-trichrome, and Congo red f...

[Overlap between systemic sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis: a distinct clinical entity?]

INTRODUCTION Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease of the connective tissue characterized by the triad of vascular injury, autoimmunity (cellular and humoral) and tissue fibrosis. It is estimated that musculoskeletal pain is a common complaint of patients with SSc, ranging from 40 to 80%, and mainly in patients with early diffuse disease. Arthritis, clinically observed, may be a fea...

Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis

Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis

Overlap Between Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Is