Isolated HLA-B27 cross reactive group (CREG) associated Achilles tendinitis

Isolated HLA-B27 cross reactive group (CREG) associated Achilles tendinitis

SIR, We read with interest the article by Olivieri et al, which describes a case of isolated HLA-B27 associated Achilles tendinitis.' The authors suggest that Achilles tendinitis may for a long time be the only feature of the HLA-B27 associated disease process. We have recently observed a patie...

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Published in:Annals of the rheumatic diseases Vol. 47; no. 7; p. 615
Main Authors: Nolla Solé, J M, Juanola Roura, X, Valverde Garcia, J, Roig Escofet, D
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and European League Against Rheumatism 01-07-1988
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Subjects:
Achilles Tendon
Adult
Antígens HLA
Cross Reactions
HLA Antigens - analysis
HLA histocompatibility antigens
HLA-B27 Antigen
Humans
Male
Tendinitis
Tendinopathy - immunology
Tendó d'Aquil·les
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Summary:SIR, We read with interest the article by Olivieri et al, which describes a case of isolated HLA-B27 associated Achilles tendinitis.' The authors suggest that Achilles tendinitis may for a long time be the only feature of the HLA-B27 associated disease process. We have recently observed a patient with longstanding HLA-B7 associated bilateral Achilles tendinitis without seronegative spondarthropathy...
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PMID:3261157
ISSN:0003-4967
1468-2060
DOI:10.1136/ard.47.7.615-b