SPG7: The Great Imitator of MSA‐C Within the ILOCAs
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DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.12711
Abstract: Idiopathic late-onset cerebellar ataxia (ILOCA) was introduced by A. Harding in 1981. The term described patients, starting around the age of 50, with slowly progressive cerebellar ataxia (CA) of unknown cause, sometimes associated with other… read more here.
Keywords: msa within; great imitator; ataxia; imitator msa ... See more keywords
Behçet syndrome: A great imitator.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2019.01.001
Abstract: Behçet syndrome is considered to be a multisystemic vasculitis involving the skin, mucosa, eyes, joints, nervous system, cardiovascular system, and gastrointestinal system. The exact pathogenesis of the disease is unknown, but autoimmune factors are thought… read more here.
Keywords: system; great imitator; beh syndrome; syndrome great ... See more keywords
Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A great imitator.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2019.10.007
Abstract: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an uncommon but serious inflammatory neoplasia that affects many organs, including the skin. Though uncommon, it should remain high on a clinician's differential diagnosis in treatment-resistant cases of conditions, such… read more here.
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The great imitator on the rise: ocular and optic nerve manifestations in patients with newly diagnosed syphilis
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DOI: 10.1111/aos.13963
Abstract: Ocular manifestations of syphilis have been reported in 2–10% of systemic infection. The purpose of this study was to report the incidence of ocular syphilis and various ocular manifestations, particularly optic nerve involvement, in newly… read more here.
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Luetic (syphilitic) hepatitis: the great imitator persists in the 21st century
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-254330
Abstract: A male patient in his 20s was referred to the hepatology team with jaundice, pruritus and drenching night sweats. Investigations revealed an acute hepatitis with negative autoimmune and viral serology. Liver biopsy demonstrated severe pan-lobular… read more here.
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Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection: A Great Imitator?
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DOI: 10.1177/2324709620933425
Abstract: In isolated partial anomalous pulmonary venous connections (PAPVCs), an abnormal vein connects venous blood from the pulmonary circulation to the systemic circulation, resulting in an extracardiac shunt. A single aberrant pulmonary vein (PV) is usually… read more here.
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