Abstract Number: 2616 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ischemia-Modified Albumin : A Novel Marker of Vascular Involvement in Behcet’s Disease ?
Background/Purpose: The etiology and pathogenesis of Behçet’s disease (BD) are not yet well understood, but immunoregulatory abnormalities have been proposed as pathogenic mechanisms. Ischemia-modified albumin…Abstract Number: 1879 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Molecules Contribute To Behçet’s Disease Risk Through Both Innate and Adaptive Immune Interactions
Background/Purpose: Behçet's Disease (BD) is a complex genetic disease of unknown etiology that is characterized by inflammatory lesions of the eyes, skin, and oro-genital mucosa.…Abstract Number: 2618 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Bipolar Disorders May Represent a Primary Feature Of Behçet’s Disease
Background/Purpose: Frequency of psychiatric disorders in BD is a debated issue: while some experts attribute their presence to the chronicity of the illness, others think…Abstract Number: 1750 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Short and Long-Term Biological Therapy In Refractory Uveitis Of Behcet’s Syndrome. Multicenter Study Of 124 Patients
Background/Purpose: To evaluate short and long-term response to biological therapy in uveitis associated to Behçet´s syndrome refractory to standard systemic treatment. Methods: Multicenter study of…Abstract Number: 2619 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Suicidal Ideation Among Patients With Behcet’s Syndrome
Background/Purpose: An increased frequency of depression has been reported in Behcet’s syndrome (BS). While an increased suicidal ideation has been reported in other chronic rheumatologic conditions, this…Abstract Number: 1751 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ethnicity-Related Differences In Behçet’s Disease In a French Multiethnic Country
Background/Purpose: It has been suggested that Behçet’s disease (BD) varies in its phenotypic expression in different ethnies and in different countries indicating that both environmental…Abstract Number: 2620 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Development Of De Novo Major Involvement During The Follow-Up In Behçet’s Disease
Background/Purpose: Behçet’s disease (BD) is globally characterized by a variable spectrum of disease profile: while prevalent muco-cutaneous lesions and arthritis represent the only clinical features…Abstract Number: 1753 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
An Outcome Survey Of 40 Patients With Budd-Chiari Syndrome Due To BEHÇET’S Syndrome Followed By A Single Center
Background/Purpose: Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare complication of BS with a frequency of < 1 %, and carries a high mortality rate. In a previous…Abstract Number: 2621 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Venous Claudication Is A Severe and Frequent Symptom In BEHCET’S Syndrome
Background/Purpose: In a previous cross-sectional questionnaire survey, we had shown that intermittent claudication was significantly more common among BS patients when compared to healthy controls,…Abstract Number: 1703 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
High Density Genotyping Of Immune-Related Disease Genes Identifies 7 New Susceptibility Loci For Behçet’s Disease
Background/Purpose: Genome-wide association studies have revealed susceptibility genes for many genetically complex diseases. The Immunochip is a custom array with 196,524 markers in 186 loci…Abstract Number: 2622 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparison Of Different Methods Of Skin Pathergy Test In Patients With Behçet’s Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Skin pathergy test (SPT) has a diagnostic value in Behçet’s syndrome (BS). There are different descriptions of the test which may effect its positivity rate.…Abstract Number: 1165 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Systems Approach To The Study Of the Microbiome and Inflammatory Pathways In Oral Ulcer Tissue From Patients With Active Behςet’s Syndrome (BS)
Background/Purpose: Behcet's syndrome (BS) exhibits features of both innate and acquired immunity. Oral ulceration is the cardinal lesion which usually precedes other manifestations. Despite the…Abstract Number: 2623 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A CT Evaluation Of Pulmonary and Cardiac Lesions In BEHÇET’S Syndrome Patients Without Pulmonary Symptoms
Background/Purpose: In Behçet’s syndrome (BS) patients with symptomatic pulmonary artery involvement (PAI) varying and multiple pulmonary parenchymal and cardiac lesions can be seen in thorax CT…Abstract Number: 893 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association Between Human Leukocyte Antigen-B’s Amino Acid Variation and Disease-Susceptibility To Takayasu’s Arteritis
Background/Purpose: HLA-B52 and HLA-B51 are frequently seen in Asian population and are almost identical except two amino acid residues(the 63rd and 67th), but HLA-B52 is…Abstract Number: 2624 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluation of Asymptomatic Venous Disease By Venous Doppler Ultrasonography in Patients With Behcet’s Disease
Background/Purpose: One of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in Behcet’s disease (BD), especially in young males of Mediterranean origin, is vascular involvement. A…
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