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Lidove O, Maisonobe T, Servan J, Thibault V, Léger JM, Piette JC, Cacoub P. [Peripheral neuropathy and hepatitis C virus infection: more than cryoglobulinemia]. Rev Med Interne 2001; 22:939-47. [PMID: 11695317 DOI: 10.1016/s0248-8663(01)00452-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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PURPOSE To study characteristics of peripheral neuropathies associated with hepatitis C virus infection. METHODS A study of two groups of four patients with peripheral neuropathy and infected with hepatitis C virus, and a literature review. RESULTS We observed four cases of peripheral neuropathy in patients with hepatitis C virus infection with persistent negativity of mixed cryoglobulinemia, and with no purpura, rheumatoid factor, or low C4 level. Neuropathy improved with treatment in three patients between 8 and 28 months after treatment was begun. We report four other observations of peripheral neuropathy with mixed cryoglobulinemia. Worsening of peripheral neuropathy was observed 2 to 13 weeks after initiation of interferon alpha despite improvement of hepatic parameters. After stopping interferon, peripheral neuropathy worsened (one case), stabilized (one case), or improved (two cases). DISCUSSION In patients infected with hepatitis C virus, peripheral neuropathy can be due to mixed cryoglobulinemia, periarteritis nodosa, and perhaps hepatitis C virus itself as suggested by our first observations. Low doses of interferon alpha may worsen peripheral neuropathy in patients with mixed cryoglobulinemia, as suggested in our later observations.
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Barrett S, Goh J, Coughlan B, Ryan E, Stewart S, Cockram A, O'Keane JC, Crowe J. The natural course of hepatitis C virus infection after 22 years in a unique homogenous cohort: spontaneous viral clearance and chronic HCV infection. Gut 2001; 49:423-30. [PMID: 11511566 PMCID: PMC1728443 DOI: 10.1136/gut.49.3.423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The cohort of Irish women infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1b via contaminated anti-D immunoglobulin in 1977 represent a unique homogenous group to investigate the natural course of HCV infection. METHODS The clinical status of 87 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positive and 68 PCR negative women was investigated at diagnosis (1994/95) and after 4-5 years of follow up (21/22 years after inoculation). Other features investigated included: histological status/progression, psychosocial impact of HCV infection, extrahepatic manifestations, and HLA class II associations. RESULTS The most common symptoms reported were fatigue and arthralgia. Furthermore, 77% of women fell within the clinical range for psychological distress. A history of icteric hepatitis was reported in 20.6% of PCR negative and 3.4% of PCR positive women after inoculation (p=0.002). The mean histological activity index/fibrosis scores of PCR positive and negative women were 4.1 (1.4)/1.1 (1.3) and 2.1 (1.5)/0.15 (0.36) at diagnosis and 4.1 (1.2)/1.0 (1.0) in 44 PCR positive women after five years of follow up. Cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma was not observed. The DRB1*01 allele was present in 28.8% of PCR negative and 8.7% of PCR positive women (p=0.004). The prevalence rates of mixed cryoglobulinaemia, sicca complex, positive thyroid autoantibodies, antinuclear antibody, rheumatoid factor, and antimitochondrial antibody in PCR positive women were 12.7%, 7.6%, 13.9%, 5.1%, 3.8%, and 3.8%. CONCLUSIONS A benign course of HCV infection with lack of disease progression was observed in women with chronic HCV, 22 years after inoculation. Acute icteric hepatitis and the HLA DRB1*01 allele were associated with viral clearance. Despite this favourable outcome, high levels of psychological distress and poor quality of life were present.
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Cryoglobulins are cold-precipitable immunoglobulins associated with a number of infectious, autoimmune and neoplastic disorders. Their appearance along with rheumatoid factor (RF) can be considered a normal event in the clearance of immune complexes and rarely produces any symptoms. The association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) and mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC) has been rendered evident since the recognition of serological markers of HCV infection. There is thus every reason to suppose that direct or indirect involvement of B cells on the part of the HCV results in their persistent stimulation, clonal expansion and release of molecules with RF activity. The formation of RF/IgG immune complexes is the key pathogenetic mechanism. The close correlation between HCV infection and MC also throws new light on the interpretation of autoimmune phenomena in the course of viral infection and on the close link between autoimmune diseases and lymphoproliferative disorders. The higher risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) displayed by HCV positive subjects, especially in the Mediterranean basin, suggests that the HCV's chronic lymphoproliferative drive may progress towards frank lymphoid neoplasia. The presence of MC does not represent an in situ or 'occult' NHL, because recent evidences indicate that none of the clones interpreted as predominant displays the molecular features of a true neoplastic process. The cryoglobulinemic syndrome is probably the consequence of pathogenic noxae that act upon the immune system of a host in which regulation of the peripheral T cell response appears to be in some way altered.
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Trejo O, Ramos-Casals M, García-Carrasco M, Yagüe J, Jiménez S, de la Red G, Cervera R, Font J, Ingelmo M. Cryoglobulinemia: study of etiologic factors and clinical and immunologic features in 443 patients from a single center. Medicine (Baltimore) 2001; 80:252-62. [PMID: 11470986 DOI: 10.1097/00005792-200107000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 223] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Kryczka W, Kisiel E. [Hematologic syndromes in hepatitis C virus infection]. PRZEGLAD LEKARSKI 2001; 57:672-5. [PMID: 11293218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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HCV infection may affect not only the liver but also various nonhepatic tissues. This paper presents current information on association between HCV infection and haematological disorders. The pathogenic role of HCV in hepatitis-associated aplastic anaemia development has not been confirmed. The thrombocytopenia has been observed more frequently during chronic hepatitis C than during infections with other hepatotropic viruses. This disorder may be associated with antiplatelet autoantibodies production. However the most common haematological complication of HCV infection is mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC), observed in 40-50% of patients. In some subjects non-Hodgkin B cell lymphoma (B-NHL) may evolve from MC, but it is also reported in acryoglobulinemic HCV infected patients. The frequency of HCV infection in population of patients with B-NHL exceeds 20% in some countries and it is significantly higher than for other lymphoproliferative disorders. There are also data suggesting that HCV may play a role in MALT lymphoma development, too. The observed disorders are explained by HCV lymphotropism and direct or indirect influence of continuous antigenic stimulation by replicating virus on lymphatic system. The paper presents also beneficial results of interferon treatment in patients with HCV-related MC or B-NHL. The authors show that haematological syndromes should be taken under account in diagnostics of hepatitis C patients and interferon treatment should be administered as soon as possible when HCV related cryoglobulinaemia is diagnosed.
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Houman MH, Ben Ghorbel I, Lamloum M, Khanfir M, B'Chir S, Miled M. [Leukocytoclastic vasculitis, cryoglobulinemia and medullary aplasia associated with hepatitis C]. LA TUNISIE MEDICALE 2001; 79:398-400. [PMID: 11771439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Various clinical and immunological extrahepatic manifestations were described during infection by hepatitis C virus (HCV). We reported a rare association, within the same patient, made up with a cutaneous leucytoclastic vasculitis, cryoglobulinemia and aplastic anemia. A 70 years old woman with infection by HCV diagnosed four years ago, was hospitalized due to upper members purpura and six cutaneous ulcerations. Complete blood count revealed a pancytopenia. Prothrombin time was at 65%, AST, ALT an d GT were within normal limits. Test for antibodies to HCV en serum was positive. Bone marrow aspiration showed marked hypocellularity. A skin biopsy showed leucocytoclastic vasculitis of small vessels. Interferon a therapy was not indicated because aplastic anemia. Simultaneous occurrence of cutaneous vasculitis, cryoglobulinemia and aplastic anemia during HCV infection lays the question of their mechanism. Purpura and cutaneous ulcerations can be due to cryoglobulinia.
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Hwang SJ, Luo JC, Chu CW, Lai CR, Tsay SH, Chang FY, Lee SD. Clinical, virological, and pathological significance of hepatic bile duct injuries in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis C. J Gastroenterol 2001; 36:392-8. [PMID: 11428585 DOI: 10.1007/s005350170083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Hepatic bile duct injuries are characteristic histological findings in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. However, the pathogenesis and clinical significance of this phenomenon remain unclear. The aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and clinical significance of hepatic bile duct injuries in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis C. METHODS One hundred and seventeen Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis C were enrolled. Clinical, biochemical, immunological (serum autoantibodies and cryoglobulinemia), histological, and virological data (serum HCV RNA titer and HCV genotype) were compared between patients with and without hepatic bile duct injuries. RESULTS Eighty-three (71%) of the 117 patients with chronic hepatitis C had hepatic bile duct injuries. Patients with hepatic bile duct injuries had a significantly higher frequency of HCV genotype 1b; a higher mean serum globulin level; significantly higher mean scores for histological periportal necro-inflammation, portal inflammation, and fibrosis; and more severe portal lymphoid aggregation/follicles when compared with patients without hepatic bile duct injuries (P < 0.05, all). No significant differences in the presence of serum autoantibodies, cryoglobulinemia, mean serum HCV RNA titer, or response to interferon treatment were noted between the two groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that HCV genotype 1b infection, portal inflammation, and lymphoid aggregation/follicles were significant independent predictors associated with hepatic bile duct injuries. CONCLUSIONS The presence of hepatic bile duct injuries in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis C was significantly correlated with HCV genotype 1b infection, and the patients with these injuries had more severe portal inflammation and formation of lymphoid aggregates/follicles.
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Malyshko EI, Konstantinova HA, Semenova EN. [Cryoglobulinemia associated with HCV infection]. KLINICHESKAIA MEDITSINA 2001; 79:9-14. [PMID: 11234277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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García García B, Sancho Bueso T, Gil Catalinas F, Bernardino de la Serna JI, García Puig J. [Lower limb ischaemia in a patient with HCV hepatitis treated with alpha-interferon. Brouer classification type III cryoglobulinemia]. Rev Clin Esp 2001; 201:283-4. [PMID: 11458802 DOI: 10.1016/s0014-2565(01)70820-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Lamprecht P, Moosig F, Gause A, Herlyn K, Csernok E, Hansen H, Gross WL. Immunological and clinical follow up of hepatitis C virus associated cryoglobulinaemic vasculitis. Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60:385-90. [PMID: 11247870 PMCID: PMC1753599 DOI: 10.1136/ard.60.4.385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study immunological markers and compare these markers with standard measures for the clinical and immunological follow up of vasculitis activity in hepatitis C virus (HCV) associated cryoglobulinaemic vasculitis (CV). METHODS Serial serum samples from eight patients with newly diagnosed HCV associated CV were followed during interferon alpha treatment induced remission of the CV. Vasculitis activity and disease extent were evaluated with the Birmingham vasculitis activity score (BVAS) and disease extent index (DEI). Cryoglobulinaemia, complement levels (C3c, C4, and CH50), rheumatoid factor (RF), autoantibodies such as antinuclear antibodies, soluble interleukin 2 receptor (sIL2r), soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1), and soluble CD30 (sCD30) were determined. RESULTS All patients achieved either complete or partial remission of their CV during interferon alpha treatment. There was a significant reduction in vasculitis activity and disease extent (BVAS, DEI), cryoglobulinaemia, RF, sIL2r, sICAM-1, and sCD30. Complement C3c levels increased significantly during this period. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and levels of complement C4 and CH50 did not change significantly. Both clinical measures (BVAS and DEI) correlated significantly only with C3c and sCD30. CONCLUSIONS Although this study was of only a small group of patients, it shows that BVAS and DEI as clinical measures and C3c and sCD30 as immunological markers may be useful in the follow up of disease activity of HCV associated CV. The data indicate that activity of the humoral (cryoglobulinaemia, RF, autoantibodies) and cellular (sIL2r, sICAM-1, sCD30) immune response and endothelial damage (sICAM-1) are found in HCV associated CV.
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García-Carrasco M, Ramos-Casals M, Cervera R, Trejo O, Yagüe J, Sisó A, Jiménez S, de La Red G, Font J, Ingelmo M. Cryoglobulinemia in systemic lupus erythematosus: prevalence and clinical characteristics in a series of 122 patients. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2001; 30:366-73. [PMID: 11303309 DOI: 10.1053/sarh.2001.20265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence and nature of cryoglobulins in 122 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and identify the clinical and immunologic features related to their presence. METHODS In a cross-sectional study, we investigated 122 consecutive patients (106 women and 16 men) with SLE who fulfilled the 1982 revised criteria of the American College of Rheumatology for the classification of SLE. All patients had documented medical histories and underwent a medical interview as well as a routine general physical examination by a qualified internist, and their clinical and serologic characteristics were collected on a protocol form. Serum samples were obtained at 37 degrees C, and cryoglobulinemia was estimated by centrifugation at 4 degrees C after incubation for 7 days in all patients. The type of cryoglobulinemia was identified by agarose gel electrophoresis and immunofixation. RESULTS Cryoglobulins were detected in the sera of 31 SLE patients (25%): 20 patients (65%) had a cryocrit lower than 1%, 8 (26%) had percentages ranging between 1% and 5%, and only 3 patients (9%) had a cryocrit over 5%. Only cutaneous vasculitis (39% v 16%; P = .01) was more prevalent in patients with than in those without cryoglobulins. Rheumatoid factor (RF) (42% v 15%; P = .002) and low CH50 levels (84% v 49%; P <.001) were more prevalent in SLE patients with cryoglobulins. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection was investigated in 24 of the 31 cryoglobulinemic SLE patients and was detected in 5 (21%). In comparison, 4 (5%) of the 75 noncryoglobulinemic SLE patients studied were positive (P = 0.035; odds ratio, 4.67). Patients with a cryocrit greater than 1% showed a higher frequency of HCV infection than those with a cryocrit less than or equal to 1% (46% v 0%, P = .01). CONCLUSIONS Cutaneous vasculitis, RF, hypocomplementemia, and HCV infection were associated with cryoglobulins in SLE patients. Testing for HCV infection is therefore recommended for patients with SLE and cryoglobulinemia to identify this subset of patients for prognostic and therapeutic reasons.
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Della Rossa A, Tavoni A, Lorefice P, Casula F, Bombardieri S. HBV and HCV infection, polyarteritis nodosa and mixed cryoglobulinaemia: a case report. Clin Rheumatol 2001; 19:502-4. [PMID: 11147768 DOI: 10.1007/s100670070018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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HCV infection has been associated with a broad spectrum of extrahepatic manifestations. In some of these, such as mixed cryoglobulinaemia (MC), the association is firmly established, whereas in others, such as polyarteritis nodosa (PAN), it is anecdotal; in fact, in this disorder the importance of the association is controversial, since it seems to be related to the frequent coinfection of HBV and HCV. The pathogenesis of MC and PAN is far from clear, but recent developments have added a plethora of information on the mechanisms underlying these disorders. Although both could be induced by a viral infection, the pathophysiological processes underlying the two diseases are different. We describe the occurrence in the same patient of HBV-related PAN and HCV-related MC.
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Kristiansen MG, Florholmen J. [Extrahepatic manifestations in hepatitis C. Are they overlooked?]. TIDSSKRIFT FOR DEN NORSKE LEGEFORENING 2001; 121:446-9. [PMID: 11255860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There are accumulating documentation of autoimmune mediated extrahepatic manifestations of hepatitis C virus infection. The virus is hepatotrophic and lymphotrophic. It mutates frequently with subsequent inadequate immune response and chronic stimulation of T and B cells. This may be one explanation for the increased frequency of the autoimmune diseases associated with hepatitis C virus infection. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this review of the literature published in the period of 1990 to 2000, we present the most common extrahepatic manifestations of the hepatitis C virus infection. RESULTS Mixed cryoglobulinaemia, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and membranous glomerulonephritis are highly associated with hepatitis C infection. Other autoimmune diseases may also be associated with hepatitis C infection, but further documentation is necessary. INTERPRETATION Extrahepatic manifestations of hepatitis C virus infection are associated with several autoimmune diseases. When diagnosing an autoimmune disease, a test for a coinfection of hepatitis C is highly recommended. Antiviral therapy with interferon may in some cases reduce the activity of the autoimmune disease.
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MESH Headings
- Autoimmune Diseases/etiology
- Autoimmune Diseases/immunology
- Cryoglobulinemia/etiology
- Cryoglobulinemia/immunology
- Genotype
- Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative/etiology
- Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative/immunology
- Glomerulonephritis, Membranous/etiology
- Glomerulonephritis, Membranous/immunology
- Hepacivirus/genetics
- Hepatitis C/complications
- Hepatitis C/immunology
- Hepatitis, Autoimmune/etiology
- Hepatitis, Autoimmune/immunology
- Humans
- Lichen Planus/etiology
- Lichen Planus/immunology
- Lymphoma, B-Cell/etiology
- Lymphoma, B-Cell/immunology
- Porphyria Cutanea Tarda/etiology
- Porphyria Cutanea Tarda/immunology
- Sialadenitis/etiology
- Sialadenitis/immunology
- Sjogren's Syndrome/etiology
- Sjogren's Syndrome/immunology
- Thyroiditis, Autoimmune/etiology
- Thyroiditis, Autoimmune/immunology
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Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viruses are well-recognized causes for chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and even for hepatocellular carcinoma. Apart from liver disease, these viral infections are known to be associated with a spectrum of extrahepatic manifestations. The prevalence of clinically significant extrahepatic manifestations is relatively low, but it can be associated with significant morbidity and even mortality. An awareness and recognition of these manifestations is of paramount importance in facilitating early diagnosis and in offering treatment. However, treatments are not necessarily effective, and patients may continue with disabling extrahepatic manifestations. Hepatitis B virus has been well recognized as causing a variety of manifestations that include skin rash, arthritis, arthralgia, glomerulonephritis, polyarteritis nodosa, and papular acrodermatitis. More recently, infection with hepatitis C virus has elicited considerable interest for its role in a spectrum of extrahepatic manifestations. Among the best-reported are cryoglobulinemia, glomerulonephritis, high titer of autoantibodies, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, lichen planus, Mooren's corneal ulcer, Sjögren's syndrome, porphyria cutanea tarda, and necrotizing cutaneous vasculitis. The precise pathogenesis of these extrahepatic complications has not been determined, although the majority represent the clinical expression of autoimmune phenomena.
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Sata M, Nagao Y. Symposium on clinical aspects in hepatitis virus infection. 6. Hepatitis virus and extrahepatic manifestions--skin, mucosa, muscle, and hematopoietic organs. Intern Med 2001; 40:185-9. [PMID: 11300164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Lamprecht P, Moubayed P, Donhuijsen K, Gause A, Gross WL. Vasculitis of adnexa, greater omentum and gallbladder as abdominal manifestations of cryoglobulinemic vasculitis. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2001; 19:112-3. [PMID: 11247317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Dussol B, Moal V, Daniel L, Pain C, Berland Y. Spontaneous remission of HCV-induced cryoglobulinaemic glomerulonephritis. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2001; 16:156-9. [PMID: 11209011 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/16.1.156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Fohlen-Walter A, Lesesve JF, Jacob C, Latger-Cannard V, de Maistre E, Hulin C, Merseille JM, Buisine J, Lecompte T. [Diagnosis of lymphoid hemopathy at the time of the diagnosis of cryoglobulinemia]. Ann Biol Clin (Paris) 2001; 59:84-9. [PMID: 11174106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Shimoni A, Körbling M, Champlin R, Molldrem J. Cryofibrinogenemia and skin necrosis in a patient with diffuse large cell lymphoma after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2000; 26:1343-5. [PMID: 11223976 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1702678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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A 34-year-old woman with diffuse mediastinal B cell large cell lymphoma presented 60 days after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation, and post-transplant immunotherapy with interleukin-2, with skin necrosis in the ears and extremities. Extensive work-up revealed the presence of cryofibrinogenemia and associated thrombotic vasculopathy. The patient was successfully treated with corticosteroids and therapeutic plasma exchange. However, she had recurrence of large cell lymphoma a few weeks later and died of progressive disease. Cryfibrinogenemia and skin necrosis may have occurred secondary to the imminent relapse, or as a rare complication of high-dose chemotherapy or treatment with interleukin-2.
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Lee J, Apisarnthanarax N, Jordon RE, Duvic M. Cryofibrinogenemia in a patient with B-cell lymphoma. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA 2000; 1:234-7; discussion 238-9. [PMID: 11707837 DOI: 10.3816/clm.2000.n.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Cryofibrinogenemia is an uncommon cause of intravascular coagulation necrosis of the skin and occurs as a result of vascular occlusion from cryoproteins, which reversibly precipitate in cold temperatures. The disease is associated with various conditions, most commonly neoplastic and thromboembolic diseases, and produces cutaneous manifestations such as purpura, ecchymoses, gangrene, and ulcerations. Diagnosis is based on clinical cutaneous manifestations, histopathology, and the laboratory detection of cryofibrinogen precipitation. Treatment is based upon resolution of the underlying disease process or condition, although some interventions have been reported to have therapeutic efficacy. We discuss the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a case of cryofibrinogenemia in a patient with underlying B-cell lymphoma.
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Blanco P, Viallard JF, Rivel J, Leng B, Pellegrin JL. Unusual manifestations of type II cryoglobulinaemia associated with Waldenström's macroglobulinaemia. J Clin Pathol 2000; 53:882-4. [PMID: 11127277 PMCID: PMC1731119 DOI: 10.1136/jcp.53.11.882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Cryoglobulinaemia in association with Waldenström's macroglobulinaemia is relatively common, ranging from 8% to 18% of cases; however, < 5% have symptoms or complications. We describe a patient with a history of cutaneous, peritoneal, and fallopian tube vasculitis related to type II cryoglobulinaemia associated with Waldenström's macroglobulinaemia. Cytotoxic treatment was initiated (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone) and had a good initial response. However, after the third course of chemotherapy, the patient presented with septic shock and died. Even though cryoglobulinaemia is a model of systemic vasculitis, peritoneal and fallopian tube vasculitis associated with type II cryoglobulinemia has not been described previously.
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Kitay-Cohen Y, Amiel A, Hilzenrat N, Buskila D, Ashur Y, Fejgin M, Gaber E, Safadi R, Tur-Kaspa R, Lishner M. Bcl-2 rearrangement in patients with chronic hepatitis C associated with essential mixed cryoglobulinemia type II. Blood 2000; 96:2910-2. [PMID: 11023531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is found in 80% to 90% of patients with essential mixed cryoglobulinemia (EMC) type II, which is associated with monoclonal IgMk produced by monoclonal B cells. It was investigated whether bcl-2 rearrangement is associated with the clonal B-cell proliferation of EMC induced by hepatitis C. The study groups were composed of 15 patients with HCV and EMC, 12 patients with HCV without EMC, and 7 patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) unrelated to HCV. Fluorescence in situ hybridization with probes was applied to JH and to bcl-2 to study whether JH/bcl-2 translocation was present in these patients. Thirteen of 15 (86%) of patients with HCV-related EMC had the JH/bcl-2 translocation, a significantly higher rate than in HCV patients without EMC (16%; P < .001). Bcl-2 rearrangement was not detected in the patients with CLD not related to HCV. The JH/bcl-2 translocation may constitute a pathogenetic link for the development of NHL in patients with HCV infection. (Blood. 2000;96:2910-2912)
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Perseghin P, Parravicini P, Farina G. Asymptomatic type II mixed cryoglobulinemia with a very high cryocrit level secondary to HCV infection. Vox Sang 2000; 75:78-9. [PMID: 9779567 DOI: 10.1046/j.1423-0410.1998.7510078.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Weinberg JM, Ioffreda M, White SM, Rudolph RI, Kramer EM. Purplish papules on the legs. Diagnosis: type I cryoglobulinemia in association with WM. ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY 2000; 136:1263-8. [PMID: 11030777 DOI: 10.1001/archderm.136.10.1263-b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Sada M, Nagao Y. [Lesions of the skin, mucous membrane, muscles, and hematopoietic organs caused by hepatitis viruses]. NIHON NAIKA GAKKAI ZASSHI. THE JOURNAL OF THE JAPANESE SOCIETY OF INTERNAL MEDICINE 2000; 89:1860-6. [PMID: 11051663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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