Pulmonary fibrosis as the sole manifestation of anti-Ku antibody positivity in the absence of myositis: A case report
Background: Anti-Ku antibodies are autoantibodies directed against the Ku protein complex involved in DNA repair. They are typically associated with overlap syndromes featuring polymyositis and systemic sclerosis. Isolated pulmonary involvement without myositis is exceedingly rare. Case presentation...
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Main Author: | Angelo Nigro, Dr. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-01-01
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Series: | Respiratory Medicine Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007125000012 |
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