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Author Spotlight: Enhancing Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Through HR-pQCT Imaging Analysis
Published on: October 6, 2023
[Arthritis and pulmonary cavities]
Aaron Juche1, Fabian Leo2, Christian Grohé2
1Abteilung für Rheumatologie, Klinische Immunologie und Osteologie, Immanuel Krankenhaus Berlin, Lindenberger Weg 19, 13125, Berlin, Deutschland. aaron.juche@immanuelalbertinen.de.
Abstract:
This case report describes the very rare simultaneous occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis and granulomatosis with polyangiitis with the only organ manifestation of life-threatening bilateral pulmonary cavities. Due to the acuteness of the vasculitis, treatment was primarily with cyclophosphamide infusions and high-dose glucocorticoids, and in the further course with high-dose methotrexate. Routine thoracic imaging also seems to be useful when conventional basic rheumatologic treatment is newly initiated, as treatment-decisive changes are seen with a relevant frequency. The occurrence of both autoimmune diseases might be due to common genetic predispositions.
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