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[Cryoglobulins in arthritis].

B Terrier, M Felder, F J Wagenhäuser

    Zeitschrift Fur Rheumatologie
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Cryoglobulinemia diagnosis is crucial, especially monoclonal cryoglobulinemia, which may indicate lymphoproliferative disorders. Early detection and management are vital for patients, particularly those with nephritis, facing poor prognoses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Nephrology
    • Hematology

    Context:

    • Cryoglobulinemia is a rare condition characterized by the presence of cryoglobulins in the blood.
    • This study reviews 22 patients diagnosed with cryoglobulinemia between 1984 and 1986.
    • The patients presented with a variety of associated conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren syndrome, and vasculitis.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the clinical characteristics and diagnostic significance of cryoglobulinemia.
    • To evaluate the prognostic implications of cryoglobulinemia, particularly in patients with nephritis.
    • To highlight the association between monoclonal cryoglobulinemia and lymphoproliferative syndromes.

    Summary:

    • The study identified 22 patients with cryoglobulinemia, with diverse underlying conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren syndrome, and vasculitis.
    • Cryoglobulin measurement was reserved for diagnostically critical cases.
    • Patients with nephritis experienced a poor prognostic outlook, and monoclonal cryoglobulinemia was consistently linked to lymphoproliferative disorders.

    Impact:

    • This research underscores the importance of identifying cryoglobulinemia for accurate diagnosis and prognosis.
    • It emphasizes the need for further investigation in cases of monoclonal cryoglobulinemia to rule out lymphoproliferative syndromes.
    • The findings contribute to understanding the complex associations and outcomes of cryoglobulinemia in clinical practice.

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