Abstract Number: 2037 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Understanding Langerhans Cell ADAM17 Levels in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Potential Contributor to Photosensitivity
Background/Purpose: Photosensitivity resulting in inflammatory skin lesions is a hallmark of cutaneous lupus. Lesions can be disfiguring and have a negative impact on patients’ quality…Abstract Number: 2584 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Apremilast in Patients with Lupus Rashes
Background/Purpose: Apremilast has been approved by the FDA for treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Because side effects are few, we decided to use it…Abstract Number: 1775 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Smoking As a Predictor of Cutaneous Activity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
ACR Abstract Authors: Shawn G. Kwatra1, Wei Fu2, Michelle Petri2 1Department of Dermatology, 2Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Title:…Abstract Number: 1368 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Clinical Course of Juvenile Dermatomyositis Presenting As Skin Predominant Disease
Background/Purpose: Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the skin and striated muscle. A subset of patients can present with rash only, labeled…Abstract Number: 305 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The “Sleeve Sign”� in Dermatomyositis
Background/Purpose: Dermatomyositis (DM) is a subset of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, characterized by proximal skeletal muscle weakness and skin manifestations. Several skin eruptions have been described…Abstract Number: 1202 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Two Family Kindreds With Blau’s Syndrome Associated With Unusual NOD2 Mutations
Background/Purpose: The aim of this study was to report families of Blau’s syndrome with unusual NOD2 gene variants. Methods: Two proband patients were seen, and their clinical…Abstract Number: 1201 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Progress Report On An Emerging Disease: NOD2-Associated Autoinflammatory Disease
Background/Purpose: We recently reported a new disease designated as NOD2-associated autoinflammatory disease (NAID). The aim of this study was to update the progress on defining the disease. Methods: A…