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Title:

Spotlight on rituximab in the treatment of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis: current perspectives.

Document type:
Journal Article; Review
Author(s):
Moog, Philipp; Thuermel, Klaus
Abstract:
A 54-year-old patient presented to his general practitioner because of strong muscle pain in both thighs. Inflammatory parameters (CRP 16.3 mg/dL) and white blood cells (15 g/L) were elevated. The patient reported a weight loss of 10 kg in 4 weeks. There was no fever or any other specific symptoms. Urine dipstick examination and computed tomography of the chest were unremarkable. Because of increasing symptoms, the patient was referred to our department. Magnetic resonance tomography showed diff...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Ther Clin Risk Manag
Year:
2015
Journal volume:
11
Pages contribution:
1749-58
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.2147/TCRM.S79080
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26664125
Print-ISSN:
1176-6336
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Nephrologie (Prof. Heemann)
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