Abstract Number: 1258 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Effects of Intravenous Golimumab, an Anti-TNFα Monoclonal Antibody, on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: 1-Year Results of a Phase III Trial
Background/Purpose: In patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), IV administration of the anti-TNFa antibody golimumab (GLM-IV) resulted in improvements in composite measures of various aspects of…Abstract Number: 1259 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis, and Osteitis (SAPHO): A Case Series
Background/Purpose: SAPHO is a chronic multisystemic illness with predominantly skin and joint manifestations. Disease presentation is heterogenous; proposed diagnostic criteria include chronic multifocal aseptic osteomyelitis…Abstract Number: 1260 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Study of Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte Subsets and CD4+T Subsets in Recurrent Polychondritis
Background/Purpose: Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is an uncommon systemic connective tissue disorder characterized by recurrent and episodic inflammation of cartilaginous tissues, such as ear, nose, joint,…Abstract Number: 1261 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Time Lag – the Race in Diagnosis and Management of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Background/Purpose: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an aggressive and life-threatening syndrome of disordered immune activation marked by excessive inflammation. Immunosuppression remains the mainstay of therapy after…Abstract Number: 1262 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Clinical Features of Elderly-onset Adult Still’s Disease
Background/Purpose: The peak age at the onset of adult Still's disease (ASD) has been between 20 and 35 years old. However, the proportion of elderly-onset…Abstract Number: 1263 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
The Prevalence and Patterns of Celiac Disease Associated Arthropathy and Coexistence of Celiac Disease with Rheumatic Disorders in a Single Tertiary Medical Center
Background/Purpose: Celiac disease (CD) is a gluten-sensitive enteropathy that develops in genetically predisposed individuals. Arthropathy has been reported as an extra-intestinal manifestation of CD. The…Abstract Number: 1264 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Quality of Life in Patients with SAPHO Syndrome: A Single-center Survey of 588 Patients
Background/Purpose: Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease with heterogeneous presentation and severe disease burden. Factors influencing the quality…Abstract Number: 1265 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Mandibular Involvement in SAPHO Syndrome: A Single-center Retrospective Study of 26 Patients
Background/Purpose: Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is a heterogeneous chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. Mandibular involvement appeared in approximately 10% of…Abstract Number: 1266 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
AGBL3 as a Novel Gene Associated with Hereditary Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis and Favorable Response to Rituximab
Background/Purpose: Urticarial skin lesions are well-known features of autoinflammatory disorders associated with NLRP3 and NLRP12 variants. However hereditary forms of hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis (HUV) with…Abstract Number: 1267 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Epidemology, Clinical Features and Relationship to Biological Therapy of Uveitis in Axial Spondyloarthritis: Single Center University Study
Background/Purpose: Uveitis is one of the most frequent extra articular manifestation of spondyloarthritis (SpA). Biological therapy, especially monoclonal TNF inhibitors, are useful to prevent and…Abstract Number: 1268 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Different Colchicine Preparations for Familial Mediterranean Fever: Are They the Same?
Background/Purpose: Colchicine is the mainstay of treatment for prevention of attacks and associated amyloidosis in Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). Two approved colchicine preparations are currently…Abstract Number: 1269 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Effective Treatment of TNFα Inhibitors in Chinese Patients with Blau Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Blau syndrome (BS) is a rare dominantly inherited autoinflammatory disorder associated with mutations in the NOD2 gene. BS is mainly seen in Caucasian patients.…Abstract Number: 1270 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Effectiveness and Safety of Off-label Use of Tocilizumab in Refractory Autoimmune Diseases: A Multicenter Study
Background/Purpose: There is increasing evidence of Tocilizumab (TCZ) efficacy in refractory auto-immune diseases. The present study aimed at evaluating the real-world experience of using TCZ…Abstract Number: 1271 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Adult-Onset Still’s Disease Prognosis Score: Clinical Patterns, Complications and Biologic Treatment
Background/Purpose: Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a low prevalent disease with an unpredictable clinical course and variable prognosis. Sometimes, it requires biologic treatment in early…Abstract Number: 1272 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Biological Therapy in Non Ischaemic Optic Neuritis Associated to Immune-mediated Inflammatory Diseases: Multicenter Study
Background/Purpose: Non ischaemic optic neuritis (NION) is a severe inflammation of the optic nerve that may lead to blindness. It can be primary or associated…
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