It’s especially important for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus to be optimized for pregnancy.
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Adam Brown, MD, finds varied ways to share information about rheumatology. “If my educational content is fun and accessible, then hopefully we can catch a few more people and get them excited about it.”
Case Study: ‘The Great Imitator’ of Polyarteritis Nodosa
A 70-year-old patient with a history of aortic valve replacement presented to Cleveland Clinic for evaluation of acute-onset abdominal pain, high grade fever, chills and unintentional weight loss.
Case Study: EBV-Associated Primary CNS Lymphoma in a Patient on Long-Term Mycophenolate Mofetil
Questions about safe protocols arise from a case in which a patient spent five years on a daily immunosuppressant regimen to control scleroderma-related skin tightness.
Recognizing Rheumatic Disease in Injured Athletes
Patients who play sports may bring a unique set of issues to the exam room. Understanding what those are can mean better care today and a healthier future.
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Case Study: A Rare Presentation of Lupus Nephritis
After finding lupus podocytopathy and collapsing glomerulosclerosis in a patient with fatigue, weakness and swelling, Cleveland Clinic experts from rheumatology, pathology and nephrology collaborated to discuss biopsy results and treatment options.
Takayasu Arteritis Case Study: Pulmonary Embolism or Something Else?
A 25-year-old patient presents to the emergency room with acute chest pain. Could her history of Takayasu arteritis have something to do with her symptoms?
Using Patient-Reported Outcomes to Distinguish Between Low Disease Activity and Remission in Psoriatic Arthritis
Patient-reported outcomes can offer insights into the impact of psoriatic arthritis that aren’t readily obtained by standard composite instruments, laboratory data and clinical examinations.
Lung Transplantation in Rheumatic Lung Disease: The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach
When considering a lung transplant for a patient with rheumatic lung disease, the multi-system nature of the disease can significantly increase complexity.
A Challenging Case of Giant Cell Arteritis
MRA or CTA of the entire aorta and its branches are critical when extracranial giant cell arteritis is suspected.
Case Report: Long-Term Monitoring a Must for ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Even after a long period of remission, ANCA-associated vasculitis can return with force. Long-term monitoring is key.