First report case of cryoglobulinemia and cryofibrinogenemia in Thailand.
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ABSTRACT
A 43-year-old monk had generalized purpura, arthritis of both shoulders, erythrocyanosis of lip and oral mucous membrane, Raynaud's phenomenon and uveitis. Platelets were normal. Cryoglobulin and cryofibrinogen were positive. Biopsy revealed vasculitis. No underlying infection, collagen vascular disease, lymphoproliferative, myeloproliferative and malignancy were found. He was diagnosed as having essential cryoglobulinemia and cryofibrinogenemia.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Thailand
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Vasculitis
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Humans
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Male
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Cold Climate
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Cryoglobulinemia
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Middle Aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
1989
Type:
Article
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