Abstracts tagged "Scleroderma"

Abstract Number: 1621 • ACR Convergence 2023
Maxillofacial MRI Augments Detection of Non-CNS Abnormalities in Pediatric Craniofacial Scleroderma
Daniel Glaser¹, Amy Metry², Elena DeRosas², Subramanian Subramanian² and Kathryn Torok³, ¹Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, ²University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ³University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Background/Purpose: Craniofacial scleroderma is a rare subtype of linear scleroderma affecting the head and neck. Up to 40% of patients experience extracutaneous manifestations (ECMs), but…
Abstract Number: PP16 • ACR Convergence 2023
Peer Health Coaches Help Scleroderma Patients Cope with Isolation
Mary Alore¹, Yen Chen² and Susan Murphy³, ¹Troy, MI, ²University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, ³University of Michigan, Plymouth, MI
Background/Purpose: In 2011, I felt extremely isolated with my new diagnosis of diffuse systemic sclerosis and sought support online and in support groups. In addition…
Abstract Number: 0614 • ACR Convergence 2023
Self-Reported Sexual Dysfunction and Perceptions of Rheumatologist Engagement on This Issue in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Liza Morales¹, Robert Spiera², Jessica Gordon¹, Deanna Jannat-Khah¹ and Kimberly Lakin¹, ¹Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ²Hosptial for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: Few studies have investigated the prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction among individuals with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The purpose of this study is…
Abstract Number: 0655 • ACR Convergence 2023
A Novel Association Between Lipodermatosclerosis and Key Vascular Outcomes in Systemic Sclerosis
Srijana Davuluri¹, Puneet Kapoor², Swarna Nandyala², David Fiorentino³, Julia Simard⁴ and Lorinda Chung⁵, ¹Stanford University- School of Medicine, Sunnyvale, CA, ²Stanford University- School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, ³Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA, ⁴Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, ⁵Department of Medicine, Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Woodside, CA
Background/Purpose: Lipodermatosclerosis (LDS) is a progressive manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency characterized by distinctive lower extremity changes, including an "inverted champagne bottle" appearance, skin hyperpigmentation,…
Abstract Number: 0955 • ACR Convergence 2023
GRB2 Serves as a Viable Target Against Skin Fibrosis in Systemic Sclerosis by Regulating Endothelial Cell Apoptosis
Yan Huang, Han Zhao, Xiangguang Shi, Jing Liu, Jui-Ming Lin, Qianqian Ma, Shuai Jiang, Weilin Pu, Yanyun Ma, Jianlan Liu, Wenyu Wu, Jiucun Wang and Qingmei Liu, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Background/Purpose: Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by vascular and immune system dysfunction, along with tissue fibrosis. Vascular damage has been recognized as…
Abstract Number: 1661 • ACR Convergence 2023
Spatial Transcriptional Alterations in the Cellular Landscape of Pediatric Scleroderma Skin
Kathryn Torok¹, Ying-Ju Lai², Zhongli Xu³, Anwesha Sanyal³, Giffin Werner³, Theresa Hutchins³, Claire Cheng³ and Wei Chen³, ¹University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, ²University of Pittbsurgh, Pittsburgh, PA, ³University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Background/Purpose: Recent single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA seq) data has been generated across several tissues in autoimmune diseases, helping to understand the cellular and molecular underpinnings…
Abstract Number: 0616 • ACR Convergence 2023
Does Systemic Sclerosis Affect the Interpretation of Mammograms? A Retrospective Cohort Study
Lea Meir¹, Tegveer Sandhu², Weiwei Chi² and Gabriela Santiago², ¹Icahn School of Medicine, New York, NY, ²Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: Systemic Sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder marked by thickened and hardened skin. Cutaneous cutis, the deposition of insoluble calcium salts in the skin and…
Abstract Number: 0658 • ACR Convergence 2023
Evaluating the Associations Between Autonomic Dysfunction, Clinical Phenotype and Gastrointestinal Transit in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Maria Paula Alvarez Hernandez¹, Brittany Adler², Jamie Perin³, Michael Hughes⁴ and Zsuzsanna McMahan⁵, ¹Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain, ²Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, ³Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, ⁴Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Salford Care Organisation, Salford, United Kingdom, ⁵Johns Hopkins Rheumatology, Lutherville, MD
Background/Purpose: The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the second most commonly impacted organ in systemic sclerosis (SSc). However, the pathogenesis and clinical expression of GI involvement…
Abstract Number: 0957 • ACR Convergence 2023
Rationale for Targeting Insulin-like Growth Factor Signalling in Systemic Sclerosis
Voon Ong¹, Shiwen Xu², Li Xue², Brajesh Kumar³ and Christopher Denton², ¹UCL Medical School Royal Free Campus, London, United Kingdom, ²University College London, London, United Kingdom, ³Horizon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, CA
Background/Purpose: Previous studies have shown that insulin like growth factor (IGF) pathways may promote extracellular matrix deposition and be upregulated in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Teprotumumab,…
Abstract Number: 1666 • ACR Convergence 2023
TNF-mediated Pulmonary Hypertension Is Marked by Aberrant Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP) and Integrin/Basement Membrane Ligand-Receptor Signaling
Javier Rangel-Moreno¹, Maria de la Luz Garcia-Hernandez², Qingfu Xu³ and Benjamin Korman¹, ¹University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, ²University of Rochester, West Henrietta, NY, ³University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
Background/Purpose: : We recently described TNF-transgenic mice as a novel model of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and have shown that they express altered endothelial and mesenchymal…
Abstract Number: 0621 • ACR Convergence 2023
Scleroderma Renal Crisis: A Large Single-center Experience
Rushab Shah¹, laura ross², Kathleen Morrisroe³, Wendy Stevens⁴ and Mandana Nikpour⁵, ¹St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne/ Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, ²St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, Australia, ³The University of Melbourne at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, Australia, ⁴Department of Rheumatology, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, Australia, ⁵The University of Melbourne at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Departments of Medicine and Rheumatology, Melbourne, Australia
Background/Purpose: Scleroderma renal crisis (SRC) is a life-threatening vascular manifestation of systemic sclerosis (SSc) occurring in up to 5% of SSc patients. This condition continues…
Abstract Number: 0661 • ACR Convergence 2023
Assessment of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Myocarditis: A Single Center Case Series Study
Nafsika Gerolymatou¹, NIck Koletsos¹, Aliki Venetsanopoulou², Anastasia Giantsouli³, Sophie Mavrogeni⁴ and PARASKEVI VOULGARI⁵, ¹Rheumatology Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece, ²Medical School of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece, ³Radiology Department, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece, ⁴Department of Cardiology, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, Greece, ⁵Rheumatology Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
Background/Purpose: Myocardial involvement is a significant contributor to mortality in patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). The objective of this study was to analyze the clinical…
Abstract Number: 0961 • ACR Convergence 2023
Transcriptomic Analysis of Scleroderma Monocytes Identifies Distinct Clinically Relevant Clusters and Novel Genes Associated with Disease Complications
Mehmed Dinc¹, Fatima El Adili², Justin Lui³, Giovanni Ligresti³, Robert Lafyatis⁴, Maria Trojanowska³ and Andreea Bujor³, ¹Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, ²Boston University School of Medicine, Revere, MA, ³Boston University, Boston, MA, ⁴University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by skin and internal organ fibrosis, vascular abnormalities, and immunological disturbances. Monocytes play a critical role…
Abstract Number: 1871 • ACR Convergence 2023
Utility of Infrared Thermography in Patients with Digital Gangrene
Nidhish Chandra M, Puneet Kumar, Urmila Dhakad, Shweta Bhardwaj, Sanjay Pruthviraj Buddha, Parag Vijayvergia and Lily Singh, King George Medical University, Lucknow, India
Background/Purpose: Digital gangrene has been described as a complication of several Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases(AIIRD). Due to multiple underlying mechanisms causing digital gangrene in AIIRD…
Abstract Number: 0622 • ACR Convergence 2023
The Effectiveness of Breath-holding Test to Predict Pulmonary Function in Systemic Sclerosis Patients Using Machine Learning Model
Jina Yeo¹, Min Hyuk Lim², Ju Yeon Kim³, Ji In Jung⁴, Saram Lee² and Eun Bong Lee³, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea, ²Department of Transdisciplinary Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea, ³Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea, ⁴Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
Background/Purpose: Pulmonary involvement is major causes of mortality in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The breath-holding test (BHT), rapid bedside test, is a useful surrogate…

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