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Rheumatology International
Published in: Rheumatology International 3/2007

01-01-2007 | Original Article

Arthritis as a presenting symptom in a hypogammaglobulinemic patient with thymectomy

Authors: Ömür Ardeniz, Sezgin Vatansever, Uğur Musabak, Kenan Aksu, Aytül Sin, Ali Kokuludağ

Published in: Rheumatology International | Issue 3/2007

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Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) and Good’s syndrome are both associated with immunodeficiency characterized by hypogammaglobulinemia and autoimmune manifestations. Patients with hypogammaglobulinemia may present with bone and joint abnormalities such as arthritis, being the most prevalent and sometimes resembling rheumatoid arthritis. …
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Metadata
Title
Arthritis as a presenting symptom in a hypogammaglobulinemic patient with thymectomy
Authors
Ömür Ardeniz
Sezgin Vatansever
Uğur Musabak
Kenan Aksu
Aytül Sin
Ali Kokuludağ
Publication date
01-01-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Rheumatology International / Issue 3/2007
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Electronic ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-006-0186-4

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