Patients with psoriasis, uveitis, or colitis who present with chronic back pain should be referred to a rheumatologist for assessment of axial spondyloarthritis, as MRI is a more accurate diagnostic method than clinical features alone.
전신경화증 환자에서 항-Ro/SSA 항체는 간질성 폐질환 발생 위험 증가와 관련이 있으며, 이를 활용하여 간질성 폐질환 선별검사에 도움이 될 수 있다.
Anti-Ro/SSA antibodies are an independent risk factor for interstitial lung disease in patients with systemic sclerosis, but do not predict disease progression or survival.
The updated British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) guideline on Sjögren's disease provides comprehensive recommendations for confirming diagnosis, managing symptoms, addressing systemic complications, and considering special situations across adult and pediatric populations.
Normal CRP levels in seropositive RA patients may indicate significant disease activity and the need for advanced therapies.
Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing and monitoring crystal-induced arthropathies, with specific modalities recommended for gout, BCPD, and CPPD.