Abstract | BACKGROUND: MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four adult patients with anti-Jo-1 antibodies, one male and three females are presented. RESULTS: All patients had myositis, but interstitial lung disease represented the main clinical manifestation. One patient had polyarthritis and mechanic hands. Two patients had Gottron's sign, one had Gottron's papules and one female patients had subcutaneous calcinosis. Raynaud's phenomenon was present in two patients. INTERPRETATION:
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Authors | Jan Tore Gran |
Journal | Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke
(Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen)
Vol. 122
Issue 23
Pg. 2270-2
(Sep 30 2002)
ISSN: 0029-2001 [Print] Norway |
Vernacular Title | Antisyntetasesyndrom. |
PMID | 12448266
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antibodies, Antinuclear
- Jo-1 antibody
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Antibodies, Antinuclear
(blood)
- Arthritis
(diagnosis, immunology)
- Dermatomyositis
(diagnosis, immunology)
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Female
- Humans
- Lung Diseases, Interstitial
(diagnosis, immunology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Myositis
(diagnosis, immunology)
- Raynaud Disease
(diagnosis, immunology)
- Syndrome
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