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Serban T, Allara R, Azzolini V, Bellintani C, Belloli L, Belai Beyene N, Bucci R, Caporali R, Cappelli A, Corbelli V, DE Gennaro F, Fusaro E, Giusti A, Govoni M, Magnani L, Manzo C, Romano C, Rossini M, Santilli D, Saviola G, Sinigaglia L, Bianchi G. Long-term methotrexate use in rheumatoid arthritis patients: real-world data from the MARTE study. Minerva Med 2021; 112:246-254. [PMID: 33555152 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4806.21.06902-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The MARTE study investigated the demographic, clinical, and therapeutic characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients ongoing methotrexate (MTX) treatment for longer than 8 years. METHODS This cross-sectional, observational study considered 587 RA patients from 67 Rheumatology Units across Italy. Data collected included demographic, clinical, and therapeutic characteristics, focusing on MTX prescription patterns (route of administration, dosing regimens, treatment duration, and discontinuation). RESULTS As initial therapy, 90.6% of patients received one conventional synthetic Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drug (csDMARD), with treatment started within the first 3 months from diagnosis in half of the patients. MTX was the first csDMARD in 46.2% of patients. The prevalent route of administration at diagnosis was the intramuscular (60.5%), while at study entry (baseline) 57.6% were receiving subcutaneous MTX. Patients who required a higher MTX dose at study entry were those who received a significantly lower starting MTX dose (P<0.001). Significantly higher MTX doses were currently required in men (P<0.001), current smokers (P=0.013), and overweight patients (P=0.028), whereas patients on oral therapy received significantly lower doses of MTX (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS The MARTE study confirms once again the potential of the proper use of MTX in the treatment of RA. Data from our study suggest that a higher dose of MTX should be used since the first stages in overweight patients, men, and smokers.
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- Teodora Serban
- S.C. Rheumatology, Department of Locomotor System, ASL3 Genovese, Genoa, Italy -
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- S.C. Rheumatology, Polyspecialist Medical Department, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- SSD Rheumatology, University Hospital OO. RR. of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- SS Rheumatology, ASST Settelaghi, Circolo Hospital and Macchi Foundation, Varese, Italy
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- Unit of Medicine, ASST Lariana, S. Anna Hospital, San Fermo della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- US Rheumatology, Hospital of Cremona, ASST of Cremona, Cremona, Italy
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- SC Rheumatology, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- S.C. Rheumatology, Department of Locomotor System, ASL3 Genovese, Genoa, Italy
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- University of Ferrara, S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- S.C. Rheumatology, IRCCS Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova Hospital, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- ASL Napoli 3 Sud, Ambulatory of Rheumatology - Sanitary District 59, Sant'Agnello, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Immuno-allergology, SUN University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University Hospital of Borgo Trento, Verona, Italy
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- S.S.D. Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Institute of Castel Goffredo, IRCCS Maugeri Clinical Scientific Institutes, Mantua, Italy
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- Day Hospital of Rheumatology, G. Pini Orthopedic Institute, Milan, Italy
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- S.C. Rheumatology, Department of Locomotor System, ASL3 Genovese, Genoa, Italy
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Azzi L, Rania S, Spadari F, Vinci R, Manfredini M, Croveri F, Boggio A, Tettamanti L, Tagliabue A, Silvestre-Rangil J, Bellintani C. Genetic correlation between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease: the role of sex and IL-10. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2017; 31:67-75. [PMID: 28691456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The chronic stimulation of the immune system due to the presence of bacterial antigens within periodontal tissues has been associated with several autoimmune diseases, like diabetes mellitus, infective endocarditis or cardiovascular atherosclerosis. The current study aims at evaluating the correlation between Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Periodontal Disease (PD) with special attention to genetic polymorphisms in cytokine expression. A total number of 34 patients affected by RA were recruited. Each of them underwent haematochemical analysis and data were collected for Rheumatoid Factor (RF), Anti-Citrullinated Proteins Antibody (CCP) and HLA-BDR1. DAS-28 questionnaire for disease activity was fulfilled by the rheumatologist, while a periodontal examination was carried out by the dental clinician and crevicular fluid samples were collected to evaluate the IL-6, IL-10 and VDR polymorphysms. A connection between CCP and IL-10 polymorphisms was found, with IL-10 expressing protecting tendency against periodontal disease when CCP are found in the bloodstream (p=0.0017). Finally, males mainly expressed IL-10 predisposing genes (p=0.046), while females showed a greater tendency to express RF (p=0.014) and CCP (p=0.050). This paper corroborates the idea of a correlation between sex, IL-10 polymorphisms and RA, which should be studied in depth, since recent papers have shown that IL-10 injected into joints seems to decrease inflammation.
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- L Azzi
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- ASST Valle Olona, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Surgery and Medicine
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Unit of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Milan
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- Oral Surgery, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- Stomatology and Oral Surgery, Dr Peset University Hospital, Department of Stomatology, University of Valencia, Spain
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- ASST Valle Olona, Unit of Rheumatology and Immunopathology
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Azzi L, Rania S, Vinci R, Spadari F, Croveri F, Scognamiglio C, Farronato D, Tettamanti L, Tagliabue A, Silvestre-Rangil J, Bellintani C. Periodontal microbioma and rheumatoid arthritis: The role of Porhyromonas gingivalis. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2017; 31:97-103. [PMID: 28691459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Rheumatoid Arthritis is a disease, which can be described as an autoimmune response after molecular mimicry caused by infective agents. The current study aims at evaluating the correlation between Rhematoid Arthritis (RA) and Periodontal Disease (PD), with special attention to the microbioma detected in the gums. Thirty-four patients with RD were recruited into the current study. Among rheumatic parameters, Rheumatoid Factor (RF), anti-citrullinated protein antibody (CCP), HLA-BDR1 and DAS28 were collected. A dental clinician evaluated the periodontal screening record (PSR). Afterwards, 1 paper cone was inserted for 30 seconds into the gingival sulcus then sent to the laboratory for evaluation. Quantitative PCR of 16S rRNA genes was performed with the hydrolysis probes method to identify and evaluate the amount Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythensis, Treponema denticola, Fusobacterium nucleatum and Campylobacter rectus. There were no statistical differences in the composition of oral microbioma between PSR groups. There were no statistical significant differences between bacterial loads and serum values. On the contrary, a positive correlation was found between the presence of Porphyromonas gingivalis in periodontal pockets on one side and RF and CCP on the other. Therefore, the presence of Porhyromonas gingivalis in periodontal pockets is associated to RA inflammatory indices.
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- L Azzi
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- ASST Valle Olona, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Surgery and Medicine, Gallarate, Varese, Italy
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- Oral Surgery, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Unit of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Milan
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Dental Clinic, Unit of Oral Pathology, Varese, Italy
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- Stomatology and Oral Surgery, Dr Peset University Hospital, Department of Stomatology, University of Valencia, Spain
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- ASST Valle Olona, Unit of Rheumatology and Immunopathology, Gallarate, Varese, Italy
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Farronato G, Bellintani C, Garagiola U, Cressoni P, Sarzi Puttini P, Atzeni F, Cazzola M. Three-dimensional morphological condylar and mandibular changes in a patient with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: interdisciplinary treatment. Reumatismo 2014; 66:254-7. [DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2014.725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2013] [Revised: 03/17/2014] [Accepted: 04/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement is common but usually delayed in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). We describe the case of a JIA patient with bilateral TMJ involvement, mandibular retrognathia, bone erosion, and severely restricted mouth opening. The use of cone beam computed tomography and a 3D diagnostic protocol in young patients with JIA provides reliable, accurate and precise quantitative data and images of the condylar structures and their dimensional relationships. Analgesics and conventional disease modifying antirheumatic drugs were ineffective, but interdisciplinary treatment with etanercept and a Herbst functional appliance improved functional TMJ movement and bone resorption.
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Craig F, Bellintani C, Goffredo S. How will I be when I will grow up? The importance of psychological intervention in pediatric patients to prevent symptoms from becoming chronical. Reumatismo 2013; 65:231-9. [PMID: 24399186 DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2013.231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2013] [Revised: 10/24/2013] [Accepted: 11/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Psychological discomforts in pediatric patients, if not identified, and considered as personality traits can lead to abnormalities in the development. Identifying psychological problems and treating them with psychological intervention could avoid the raise of psychological disease in adulthood. The aim of this study is to evaluate the perception of self-image and interpersonal relationships of children affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis (chronic pathology); to compare those data with those published in a previous research about enuretic children (functional pathology) and children affected by cleft palate (organic pathology). Forty children were tested using two Graphic Projective Tests: Machover test (Human Figure Drawing Test) and Corman test (Family Drawing Test) in order to assess specific disorders of their personality through the self-image perception and the emotional relationships with other members of family. Children affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis show problems about the contact with the external world, underestimation of himself and inadequate perception of himself, exactly like children affected by enuresis and cleft lip and palate. Situation of discomfort, if not taken in consideration and seen as personality traits could easily become an emotional and behavioral chronic psychological disease.
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- F Craig
- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche di Base, Neuroscienze e Organi di Senso, Università di Bari.
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Garagiola U, Mercatali L, Bellintani C, Fodor A, Farronato G, Lőrincz A. [Change in condylar and mandibular morphology in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: cone beam volumetric imaging]. Fogorv Sz 2013; 106:27-31. [PMID: 23650760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The aim of this study is to show the importance of Cone Beam Computerized Tomography to volumetrically quantify TMJ damage in patients with JIA, measuring condylar and mandibular real volumes. 34 children with temporomandibular involvement by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis were observed by Cone Beam Computerized Tomography. 4 were excluded because of several imaging noises. The mandible was isolated from others craniofacial structures; the whole mandibular volume and its components' volumes (condyle, ramus, hemibody, hemisymphysis on right side and on left side) has been calculated by a 3D volume rendering technique. The results show a highly significant statistical difference between affected side volumetric values versus normal side volumetric values above all on condyle region (P < 0.01), while they don't show any statistical differences between right side versus left side. The Cone Beam Computerized Tomography represents a huge improvement in understanding of the condyle and mandibular morphological changes, even in the early stages of the Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. The JIA can lead in children to temporomandibular joint damage with facial development and growth alterations.
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Farronato G, Garagiola U, Carletti V, Cressoni P, Bellintani C. Psoriatic arthritis: temporomandibular joint involvement as the first articular phenomenon. Quintessence Int 2010; 41:395-398. [PMID: 20376375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Psoriatic arthritis (PA) is a chronic systemic disease that is difficult to detect. The diagnosis is made on mainly clinical grounds based on the findings of psoriasis and inflammatory arthritis of the joints. Many reports have described the damaging effects of PA on the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), but no study has clearly reported the TMJ as the first articulation to be involved in PA. This article reports a case of PA that was diagnosed several years after TMD onset because no signs besides psoriasis were present. The missed early diagnosis resulted in severe TMJ damage. The TMJ can be the first joint involved in PA. For a correct, early diagnosis of PA, collaboration between dental clinicians and rheumatologists is very important.
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Bellintani C, Ghiringhelli P, Gerloni V, Gattinara M, Farronato G, Fantini F. [Temporomandibular joint involvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: treatment with an orthodontic appliance]. Reumatismo 2006; 57:201-7. [PMID: 16258606 DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2005.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE About 65% of children suffering from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) shows a more or less marked involvement of temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) with altered mandibular growth, resorption of the condyles, occlusary instability, reduced chewing ability and facial dysmorphia. The purpose of our study is to prevent and to treat the progressive evolution of JIA on craniofacial growth and morphology with a functional appliance; surgery should be considered only in so far as the adequacy of TMJ movement is concerned. METHODS From 1992 until now 72 children with proved JIA and TMJ involvement have been treated (50 females, 22 males, aged 6 to 16 years old). TMJ involvement was bilateral in 61% and unilateral in 39% of patients. A diagnostic workup was carried out involving tomograms of TMJ and cephalometric radiograph and analysis. The authors used a bimaxillary activator in the attempt to modify the unfavourable growth pattern and provide a gradual ante-rotation of the jaw. RESULTS Almost all JIA patients showed satisfactory long term results, easing of pain, reduced skeletal discrepancy, increased function and good facial profile. CONCLUSIONS The long term results of this study indicate that orthopaedic therapy might control the vicious circle of the malocclusion in children with JIA, preventing exacerbation of mandibular clockwise rotation. Surgical intervention for the improvement of TMJ function should be considered only if a severe restricted state is imminent.
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- C Bellintani
- Cattedra e Reparto di Ortognatodonzia, Clinica Odontoiatrica, Università degli Studi di Milano.
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Ghiringhelli P, Chelazzi P, Chelazzi G, Bellintani C, Rania S. [Multiorgan autoimmune syndrome: case report]. Ann Ital Med Int 2003; 18:51-5. [PMID: 12739430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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The present case report refers to a multiorgan autoimmune disease manifesting following thymectomy performed for a benign thymoma. This disease is characterized by hypothyroidism, severe myasthenia, polymyositis and alopecia which are organ-specific diseases probably with a different time of onset but which are all an expression of the same immunopathologic process occurring in individuals who have a genetic predisposition. Characteristic of the present case is not only the association of the different immunopathologic clinical pictures but also the rather difficult differential diagnosis between a hypothyroidism-related myopathy and polymyositis. It was possible to formulate the diagnosis by integrating the results of clinical and laboratory evaluation with the therapeutic outcome. The onset of the syndrome was attributed to the withdrawal, following surgery, of the inhibitory effects of the thymoma on some clones of autoreactive lymphocytes.
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- Paolo Ghiringhelli
- Divisione di Medicina Interna I, Modulo Organizzativo di Immunologia Clinica, Azienda Ospedaliera di Gallarate, VA.
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