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Veterinary Journal (London, England :... 2023Steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) occurs as an immune-mediated, inflammatory, and non-infectious disorder of juvenile and young-adult dogs. In principle,... (Review)
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Steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) occurs as an immune-mediated, inflammatory, and non-infectious disorder of juvenile and young-adult dogs. In principle, SRMA is divided into two clinical courses: during the typical acute form, dogs are presented with fever, cervical hyperaesthesia, and reluctance to move. The more protracted form most probably emerges after insufficient immunosuppressive treatment or relapses, with additional neurologic deficits localized in the cervical and thoracolumbar spinal cord or multifocally. The trigger leading to SRMA still remains an unsolved riddle for immunologists and clinical neurologists. In the past, many attempts have been made to clarify the etiology of this disease without success. The purpose of writing this narrative review about SRMA is to summarize new insights on the pathogenesis of SRMA with a focus on immunologic dysregulation. Furthermore, unusual manifestations of the disease, new diagnostic approaches using possible laboratory biomarkers or diagnostic imaging tools, and potential innovative treatment strategies are discussed.
Topics: Animals; Dogs; Meningitis; Arteritis; Biomarkers; Steroids; Dog Diseases
PubMed: 37704169
DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.106030 -
Journal of Clinical Rheumatology :... Apr 2019Macular lymphocytic arteritis or lymphocytic thrombophilic arteritis (LTA) is a recently described cutaneous arteritis that is characterized by asymptomatic macules and... (Review)
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Macular lymphocytic arteritis or lymphocytic thrombophilic arteritis (LTA) is a recently described cutaneous arteritis that is characterized by asymptomatic macules and patches of the extremities associated with lymphocytic arteritis at the deep dermal/subcuticular junction for which little information exists on demographics, evaluation, and management. There has been recent debate in the literature whether this disease is a new distinct entity, misdiagnosed cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa (cPAN), or a disease on a spectrum with cPAN. We systematically review the literature on demographic information, medical history, histopathology findings, and treatment management to analyze trends and clarify controversies in characterizations of LTA. Forty detailed cases of LTA have been published. We submit that, although literature is limited, a review of the data still suggests that LTA is distinct from cPAN and systemic PAN. In addition, to better reflect the pathophysiologic natural history of this condition and correct for the historical artifact of how the disease was identified, we encourage the disease to be referred to as LTA and discourage ongoing use of macular lymphocytic arteritis.
Topics: Arteritis; Diagnosis, Differential; Disease Management; Humans; Polyarteritis Nodosa; Skin; Skin Diseases
PubMed: 30044260
DOI: 10.1097/RHU.0000000000000846 -
Arthritis and Rheumatism 1970
Review
Topics: Adult; Aortic Arch Syndromes; Arteritis; Child, Preschool; Female; Giant Cell Arteritis; Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis; Humans; Infant; Male; Polyarteritis Nodosa
PubMed: 4395159
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Toxicologic Pathology Feb 2018Arteritis/polyarteritis occurs spontaneously in many species used in preclinical toxicology studies. In Göttingen minipigs, arteritis/polyarteritis is an occasionally... (Review)
Review
Arteritis/polyarteritis occurs spontaneously in many species used in preclinical toxicology studies. In Göttingen minipigs, arteritis/polyarteritis is an occasionally observed background change. In the minipig, this finding differs in frequency and nature from age-related polyarteritis nodosa in rats or monkeys, and Beagle pain syndrome in dogs. In minipigs, it can be present in a single small- or medium-sized artery of an organ or a few organs and is most commonly recorded in the cardiac and extracardiac blood vessels, vagina, oviduct, rectum, epididymis, spinal cord, pancreas, urinary bladder, kidneys, and stomach. The etiology is unknown although it has been considered in minipigs as well as in rats, dogs, and monkeys to be possibly immune mediated. This background change is important with respect to its nature and distribution in the minipig in order to distinguish it from drug-induced vascular changes, which might occur in similar locations and have similar morphologic features. This review summarizes the morphology, incidence, and predilection sites of arteritis as a spontaneously occurring background change and as a drug-induced vasculopathy in the minipig, and also describes the main aspects to consider when evaluating vascular changes in Göttingen minipig toxicity studies and their human relevance.
Topics: Animals; Arteritis; Disease Models, Animal; Polyarteritis Nodosa; Swine; Swine, Miniature
PubMed: 29471777
DOI: 10.1177/0192623318754791 -
The Pan African Medical Journal 2017Cannabis is the most consumed psychoactive substance by young people. Chronic use of cannabis can lead to cannabis arteritis, which is a very rare peripheral vascular...
Cannabis is the most consumed psychoactive substance by young people. Chronic use of cannabis can lead to cannabis arteritis, which is a very rare peripheral vascular disease similar to Buerger's disease. It is affecting young adults, especially men, consuming cannabis. A 27-year old woman, with no particular past medical history except for long-term use of cannabis and tobacco developed a digital necrosis in the left hand. She denied using other illicit drugs. Doppler ultrasound examination of the upper limbs was unremarkable. Toxicological analysis revealed the presence of cannabis in both biological fluid and hair strand. Despite medical treatment, cessation of the cannabis and tobacco consumption and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, an amputation of necrotic parts was then required. This case shows the prolonged use of cannabis could be a risk factor for young adult arteritis. Faced with a rapidly progressive arteritis occurring in young adult, the physician should consider the history of use of cannabis. Hair analysis can be useful for confirmation of the chronic consumption of drugs.
Topics: Adult; Amputation, Surgical; Arteritis; Female; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Marijuana Abuse; Necrosis; Risk Factors
PubMed: 28451030
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2017.26.53.11694 -
Australian Veterinary Journal Dec 1990
Review
Topics: Animals; Arteritis; Equartevirus; Horse Diseases; Horses; Virus Diseases
PubMed: 1963771
DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1990.tb03050.x -
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of... Sep 2007
Review
Topics: Arteritis; Coronary Artery Disease; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Prognosis
PubMed: 17952971
DOI: No ID Found -
The Veterinary Clinics of North... Dec 2014Equine arteritis virus (EAV), the causative agent of equine viral arteritis (EVA), is a respiratory and reproductive disease that occurs throughout the world. EAV...
Equine arteritis virus (EAV), the causative agent of equine viral arteritis (EVA), is a respiratory and reproductive disease that occurs throughout the world. EAV infection is highly species-specific and exclusively limited to members of the family Equidae, which includes horses, donkeys, mules, and zebras. EVA is an economically important disease and outbreaks could cause significant losses to the equine industry. The primary objective of this article is to summarize current understanding of EVA, specifically the disease, pathogenesis, epidemiology, host immune response, vaccination and treatment strategies, prevention and control measures, and future directions.
Topics: Abortion, Veterinary; Animals; Arteritis; Arterivirus Infections; Equartevirus; Equidae; Female; Horse Diseases; Horses; Pregnancy
PubMed: 25441113
DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2014.08.011 -
Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen... Jul 1973
Review
Topics: Adult; Aortic Arch Syndromes; Arteritis; Female; Giant Cell Arteritis; Humans; Male; Polyarteritis Nodosa; Prognosis; Sex Factors; Spondylitis, Ankylosing; Thromboangiitis Obliterans
PubMed: 4148645
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The Journal of Rheumatology Feb 1994
Comparative Study Review
Topics: Arteritis; Biopsy; Diagnosis, Differential; Giant Cell Arteritis; Humans; Temporal Arteries
PubMed: 8182621
DOI: No ID Found