May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report highlights the rare occurrence of overlapping syndromes including SLE, RA, and AAV in a patient with discoid lupus erythematosus, noting the persistent role of prior viral infection remains unclear.
June 2023 in “Romanian Medical Journal” In this case study, a 53-year-old female with multiple autoimmune symptoms was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, confirmed by specific antibodies, and showed significant clinical improvement after one year of treatment.
June 2015 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This clinical case report describes a 44-year-old male whose initial diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis progressed over a decade to include systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's Syndrome, highlighting the complexity of managing multiple autoimmune syndromes.
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January 2018 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” A patient had both chronic lupus and systemic scleroderma, requiring careful treatment to manage symptoms.
August 2023 in “Rheumatology” In this case report, researchers describe a 17-year-old African male with an overlapping condition of juvenile dermatomyositis and systemic scleroderma, highlighting the importance of thorough history-taking and physical examination for accurate diagnosis and suggesting early referral to a pediatric rheumatologist to prevent severe outcomes.
