Abstract Number: 0601 • ACR Convergence 2025
Precipitants and Long-Term Outcomes of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Multicenter Cohort Study and Systematic Review
Background/Purpose: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is an underrecognized neuroradiologic complication of SLE, characterized by acute neurological symptoms and vasogenic edema on neuroimaging. Its precipitating…Abstract Number: 1095 • ACR Convergence 2025
Tolerance of non-TNF α treatments in patient with an inflammatory rheumatic (IRD) and autoimmune demyelinating diseases: French retrospective cases series
Background/Purpose: The use of TNFα antagonist is not recommended if the patient have a suspicion or demyelinating diseases (DD) confirmed [1]. There are a few…Abstract Number: 1378 • ACR Convergence 2025
Prevalence of Central Nervous System Manifestations in Sjögren’s Disease
Background/Purpose: Sjögren’s disease is a systemic autoimmune disorder with diverse clinical manifestations affecting multiple organ systems. While dry mouth, dry eyes, fatigue and pain are…Abstract Number: 1164 • ACR Convergence 2024
IVIG Treatment Duration in Immune-mediated Necrotizing Myopathy and a Possible Association of Vacuolar Changes with Black/African American Female Patients
Background/Purpose: Immune Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM) is a debilitating but understudied entity. Correlations of demographic and clinical features with pathological findings remain underexplored. In addition,…Abstract Number: 1227 • ACR Convergence 2024
Longitudinal Patterns of Fibromyalgia Phenotypes in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common comorbidity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and a major contributor to poor health related quality of life.…Abstract Number: 1276 • ACR Convergence 2024
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) of Rituximab to Predict Early B-Cell Repopulation in Children
Background/Purpose: Rituximab is increasingly used in pediatric inflammatory diseases, with dosing extrapolated from adult data due to a lack of pediatric-specific pharmacokinetic (PK) information. Children…Abstract Number: 1414 • ACR Convergence 2024
Evidence-Based Guidelines for Sjögren’s Disease Peripheral Nervous System Manifestations
Background/Purpose: Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) manifestations occur frequently in Sjögren’s disease and can encompass mononeuropathy, polyneuropathy, and autonomic neuropathy. Guidance is needed for rheumatologists, neurologists,…Abstract Number: 1420 • ACR Convergence 2024
Alignment Between Rheumatology and Neurology of Nomenclature for Peripheral Nervous System Neuropathies
Background/Purpose: The Sjögren’s Foundation Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) diagnosis, management and treatment in Sjögren’s brought to the fore a major issue…Abstract Number: 2177 • ACR Convergence 2024
CD59 Complement Membrane Regulator Deficiency: 12 Years of Clinical and Molecular Follow-up of 29 Patients
Background/Purpose: We have described in 2013, homozygous CD59-deficient children that manifest with recurrent peripheral neuropathy resembling Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), with hemolytic anemia and recurrent strokes.…Abstract Number: 2420 • ACR Convergence 2024
Blood Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Enhanced B Cell and Complement Cascade Signatures in Patients with Major Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: The molecular basis of neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) remains elusive because of clinical heterogenicity, the complexity of pathophysiologic mechanisms involved and limited access…Abstract Number: 2461 • ACR Convergence 2024
Prevalence and Impact of Peripheral Neuropathy in SSc: A Frequent and Disabling Manifestation in SSc, and a Potential Surrogate Marker for Autonomic Neuropathy
Background/Purpose: SSc patients have high disability and low quality of life (QoL), driven partially by poor physical function (PF), Gastro Intestinal (GI) problems, digital ulcers…Abstract Number: 2481 • ACR Convergence 2024
General, Nervous System, Eye, and Skin Involvement in the Phase 3 Trial of Avacopan for the Treatment of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Background/Purpose: The most common types of ANCA-associated vasculitis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), can affect a range of organs, including the kidneys,…Abstract Number: 0311 • ACR Convergence 2024
Investigation of Sarcoidosis-associated Neuropathy: Challenges with Diagnosis of Small Fiber Neuropathy
Background/Purpose: Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) is an underrecognized complication of sarcoidosis which can significantly impair individuals’ physical functioning and quality of life. Diagnosis includes both…Abstract Number: PP09 • ACR Convergence 2024
Finding the Balance: Regaining My Strength While Living with Sjögren’s & POTS
Background/Purpose: Like many suffering from autoimmune diseases, my diagnosis was not straightforward and took nearly 13 years to get answers. I first started experiencing an…Abstract Number: 0312 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Use of Electromyography as a Screening Tool in Sarcoidosis-associated Neuropathy
Background/Purpose: Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) is the most common peripheral nervous system manifestation of sarcoidosis. Diagnosis of SFN includes clinical evaluation, occasionally skin biopsy to…
