CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE AS AN INITIAL MANIFESTATION OF ANTISYNTHETASE SYNDROME
2024
Interstitial Lung Disease in Antisynthetase Syndrome
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): De Pablo Pamela Salcido, Encarnación Carolina Escorcia, Olvera Alfredo
Primary Institution: Universidad Anahuac Queretaro
Conclusion
Antisynthetase syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease where interstitial lung disease is a common initial manifestation.
Supporting Evidence
- Interstitial lung disease is the most common manifestation of antisynthetase syndrome, occurring in up to 80% of cases.
- The incidence of antisynthetase syndrome is 0.56 per 100,000 inhabitants.
- The average age of patients with antisynthetase syndrome is between 45 to 70 years.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 72-year-old woman who had breathing problems due to a rare disease called antisynthetase syndrome, which affects the lungs.
Methodology
Case report detailing the clinical presentation and diagnostic process of a patient with antisynthetase syndrome.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 72-year-old female with a history of dyslipidemia, depression, and gonarthrosis.
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