Autoimmune Conditions – NEW Immunopaedia

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As I age, the Fc neonatal receptor may still contribute to controlling my disease

Hubert, a 67 year-old retired male, diagnosed with generalized myasthenia gravis positive for anti-acetylcholine receptor autoantibodies, was treated with efgartigimod for disease exacerbation. Acknowledgement This case study was provided by…

Bonamy HoltakMarch 17, 2025

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My hands swell and are painful

Eva is a 50-year-old Caucasian woman who presents to the clinic with complaints of hand and feet swelling to the point of visible deformities. Her joint pain wakes her up…

Bonamy HoltakMarch 17, 2025

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Fireworks of autoimmunity from birth

A five-month-old male infant was brought into the emergency department by parents with hypotonicity (reduced muscular tone) and drowsiness that began the evening before. The infant presented with refractory atopic…

Bonamy HoltakFebruary 1, 2018

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My eyes cross at twilight

A 25 years-old, teacher, complains of double vision. She finds it difficult to talk after prolonged speaking. She is pregnant.Episodes of double vision began 6 weeks ago. Elsa's husband reported…

Bonamy HoltakAugust 11, 2017

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A case of scaly annular plaques

A 45 year old male is referred from outpatient clinic to a hospital dermatology department with well dermacated erythematous scaly annular plaques scattered on his...

Bonamy HoltakDecember 9, 2014

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TB or not TB: a confusing case

A previously well 17 month old boy presents with a three day history of fever and a skin rash. No accompanying cough or diarrhoea. The patient recently moved to South…

Bonamy HoltakDecember 9, 2014

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Case of eye injury and decreased vision

A 12 year old boy is brought into the paediatric casualty by his parents approximately 18 hours after sustaining a penetrating knife injury to his left eye. The child was…

Bonamy HoltakDecember 9, 2014

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My head hurts and I cannot speak?

A 33 year old female presents to the medical out patient department with a moderately severe headache, sudden onset of weakness in the right hand, numbness of the right side…

Bonamy HoltakDecember 8, 2014

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Why can I not walk today?

A 24 year old female, presented with a 6 day history of progressive weakness of her lower limbs and since this morning has been unable to walk due to complete…

Bonamy HoltakDecember 8, 2014

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A case of a 3 month old infant with bloody urine and stools

A three month old male infant presents to the emergency department with a one day history of haematochezia and haematuria, accompanied by a diffuse rash and shortness of breath. A…

Bonamy HoltakDecember 8, 2014

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A 9 year old girl presents with body swelling, shortness of breath and backache

A 9 year old girl presents with a one month history of generalised body swelling associated with shortness of breath and backache. Two and a half weeks previously the patient…

Bonamy HoltakDecember 8, 2014

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A 7 year old with severe muscle weakness and difficulty walking

A 7 year old female presents with a three week history of painful elbows, wrists and hands, generalised weakness and difficulty walking. History: Painful elbows, wrists and hands for 3/52;…

Bonamy HoltakDecember 8, 2014

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14 year old with severe hip pain

A 14 and half year old boy presents with a recent history of tender temperomandibular joints and regular morning stiffness in both hips. He has a limited range of movement…

Bonamy HoltakDecember 8, 2014

As I age, the Fc neonatal receptor may still contribute to controlling my disease

My hands swell and are painful

Fireworks of autoimmunity from birth

My eyes cross at twilight

A case of scaly annular plaques

TB or not TB: a confusing case

Case of eye injury and decreased vision

My head hurts and I cannot speak?

Why can I not walk today?

A case of a 3 month old infant with bloody urine and stools

A 9 year old girl presents with body swelling, shortness of breath and backache

A 7 year old with severe muscle weakness and difficulty walking

14 year old with severe hip pain

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