BACKGROUND Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is one type of lymphoma, which is characterized by the proliferation of pleomorphic large atypical lymphoid cells expressing CD30 antigen. ALCL involving skin can be either primary cutaneous disease or cutaneous involvement secondary from systemic disease. Data of clinical manifestation of cutaneous ALCL in Thai patients is limited. ALCL in Thai ...

A 50 year old male presented with progressive difficulty in swallowing both liquid and solid food with no history of Raynaud's phenomenon. A general examination revealed skin changes in the form of thickening, hyperpigmentation and tightening of skin of fingers, hand, forearm and legs. The patient had painless skin induration over the legs, forearm and hand. Salt and pepper pigmentation was see...

A patient is described who had severe hyperplastic gastropathy as the presenting manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Aggressive immunosuppressive therapy with systemic corticosteroids and immunoglobulins resulted in complete remission of lupus, and a prompt clinical and radiological regression of hyperplastic gastropathy. Hyperplastic gastropathy is an uncommon gastric illness,...

BACKGROUND Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a complication of the gadolinium-based contrast agent used in imaging studies. It is typically characterised by hard, erythematous and indurated skin plaques with surrounding subcutaneous oedema. Distinct papules and subcutaneous nodules can also be seen. Fibrocytes in NSF are immunohistochemically positive for CD34. CASE PRESENTATION We prese...

Both stroke and transient cerebral ischaemic attacks occurring in younger patients may be due to systemic lupus erythematosus. Other clinical features of the disease may be absent. Initially the ESR may be normal, as may serological tests. Seizures may occur at or near the time of the vascular events. Systemic lupus erythematosus may be the cause of an asymptomatic cerebral infarct or multi-inf...

Objectives: To describe the diurnal and nocturnal findings of 4 adults (3 women) and one child with systemic lupus erythematosus and shrinking lung syndrome. Design: A prospective observational study. Setting: A 750 teaching-bed-hospital with a reference population of 350,000 people. Interventions: Clinical history, blood analysis, imaging test, pulmonary function tests, maximal inspiratory and...