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ArticleImmunity, inflammation and disease2024

Coexistence of ankylosing spondylitis and Behçet's disease: Successful treatment with upadacitinib.

Krasimir Kraev, Petar Uchikov, Bozhidar Hristov, Maria Kraeva, Yordanka Basheva-Kraeva, Stanislava Popova-Belova, Milena Sandeva, Dzhevdet Chakarov, Snezhanka Dragusheva, Mariela Geneva-Popova

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Article in Immunity, inflammation and disease, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Krasimir KraevDepartment of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases "Prof. Dr. Anton Mitov", Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.ORCID 0000-0002-1155-117X
Petar UchikovDepartment of Special Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Bozhidar HristovSecond Department of Internal Diseases, Section "Gastroenterology", Medical Faculty, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Maria KraevaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Faculty, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Yordanka Basheva-KraevaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical Faculty, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Stanislava Popova-BelovaDepartment of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases "Prof. Dr. Anton Mitov", Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Milena SandevaDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Dzhevdet ChakarovDepartment of Propaedeutics of Surgical Diseases, Section of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Snezhanka DragushevaDepartment of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Mariela Geneva-PopovaDepartment of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases "Prof. Dr. Anton Mitov", Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Medical University Plovdiv · BG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) and Behçet's disease (BD) are distinct inflammatory disorders, but their coexistence is a rare clinical entity. This case sheds light on managing this complex scenario with Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors. CASE PRESENTATION: A 42-year-old woman presented with a decade-long history of lower back pain, nocturnal spinal discomfort, recurrent eye issues, oral and genital ulcers, hearing loss, pus formation in the left eye, and abdominal pain. Multidisciplinary consultations and diagnostic tests confirmed AS (HLA-B27 positivity and sacroiliitis) and BD (HLA-B51). Elevated acute-phase markers were observed.

conclusionThis case fulfills diagnostic criteria for both AS and BD, emphasizing their coexistence. Notably, treatment with upadacitinib exhibited promising efficacy, underscoring its potential as a therapeutic option in patients with contraindications for conventional treatments. Our findings illuminate the intricate management of patients presenting with these two diverse systemic conditions and advocate for further exploration of JAK inhibitors in similar cases.

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Behcet SyndromeSpondylitis, AnkylosingAdultFemaleHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-RingHLA-B51 AntigenHumansHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-RingHLA-B51 Antigenupadacitinibankylosing spondylitisBehçet's diseasecase reportsacroiliac jointsulcers

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PMID38578007
PMCPMC10996370
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