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2026 Vol.44, N°4 - Table of contents

April - Vasculitis 2026

April - Vasculitis 2026

One year in review

CER19852
2026,44,4
Pg. 0593-0606

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Systemic vasculitis: one year in review 2026
C. Marvisi, P. Delvino, F. Di Cianni, F. Ferro, S. Monti, M. Moretti, F. Muratore, L. Pisapia, C. Ricordi, A. Sulis, R. Talarico, E. Treppo, L. Quartuccio, C. Salvarani
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/bdck2x

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Editorials

CER19714
2026,44,4
Pg. 0607-0610

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Giant cell arteritis and atherosclerosis: coexistence or causality?
M.Á. González-Gay, A. De benito-Vernière, M. Álvarez-Rubio, M. Belhaj-Gandar, M. Roca-Magnet, C. González-Juanatey
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/3x9zdk

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19743
2026,44,4
Pg. 0611-0613

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Combination of rituximab and cyclophosphamide for induction of remission in ANCA-associated vasculitis: the stronger, the better?
B. Hellmich, C. Löffler
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/bf8ssg

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19802
2026,44,4
Pg. 0614-0615

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Significance of positive rheumatoid factor in ANCA-associated vasculitis
T.A. Kermani, K.J. Warrington
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/fqbf7g

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19895
2026,44,4
Pg. 0616-0617

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Evaluating the utility of biopsies in tracheobronchial stenosis: an attempt at expanding knowledge on a narrowed issue
I. Hassi, M.J. Koster
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/keu3hy

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Environmental Rheumatology

CER18722
2026,44,4
Pg. 0618-0629

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Gut microbiota dysbiosis exacerbates microscopic polyangiitis via toll-like receptor 7
B. Yang, L. Chu, S. Lu, W. Tang, C. Xue
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/k6gq3c

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19080
2026,44,4
Pg. 0630-0637

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Modification of 2022 ACR/EULAR ANCA-associated vasculitis classification criteria in a Japanese cohort (J-CANVAS)
N. Tanaka-Mabuchi, T. Kida, S. Hanai, Y. Kobayashi, S. Omura, Y. Abe, M. Kadoya, N. Takizawa, A. Nomura, Y. Kukida, N. Kondo, Y. Yamano, T. Yanagida, K. Endo, S. Hirata, K. Matsui, T. Takeuchi, K. Ichinose, M. Kato, R. Yanai, Y. Matsuo, Y. Shimojima, R. Nishioka, R. Okazaki, T. Takata, T. Ito, M. Moriyama, A. Takatani, Y. Miyawaki, N. Yajima, T. Ito-Ihara, T. Kawaguchi, Y. Kawahito, D. Nakagomi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/5naes7

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19258
2026,44,4
Pg. 0638-0646

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Validation of the German version of the ANCA-associated vasculitis patient-reported outcome questionnaire
A. Niesmann, M. Jacobs, T. Filla, C. Düsing, J. Mucke, J.G. Richter, N. Ruffer, M.C. Van Saan, O. Sander, A. Stütz, M. Schneider, M. Schmitz, G. Chehab, A. Kernder
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/mz2sbf

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19636
2026,44,4
Pg. 0647-0662

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Turkish Society for Rheumatology recommendations for the diagnosis, follow-up and management of giant cell arteritis
F. Alibaz-Oner, M. Kara, S.N. Esatoglu, G. Kenar, G.S. Uzun, B. Ünlü, B. İnce, M. Karabacak, S. Kaymaz-Tahra, C. Arslantürk Güneysu, G. Ayan, E. Bilgin, F. Gür Hatip, R.C. Kardaş, F. Taştekin, V. Dericioğlu, N.Ş. Yaşar Bilge, H. Emmungil, G. Kimyon, Ö. Karadağ, A. Gül, H. Direskeneli, G. Hatemi, K. Aksu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/sghxo3

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

Full Papers

CER18609
2026,44,4
Pg. 0663-0669

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Real-world outcomes of rituximab- and cyclophosphamide-based induction therapy regimens alone and in combination over 24 months in ANCA-associated vasculitis
K. Von Allwörden, S. Klapa, S.C. Werth, A. Leheis, H. Graßhoff, A. Müller, G. Riemekasten, M. Nitschke, D. Thaçi, P. Lamprecht
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/cfyh9p

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER18415
2026,44,4
Pg. 0670-0677

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Avacopan with combined cyclophosphamide and rituximab for induction therapy in severe ANCA-associated vasculitis: retrospective observational study of 30 patients in two German referral centres
G. Assmann, E.-B. Adjailia, S. Klapa, K. Von Allwoerden, K. Amann, R. Turkiewicz, J. Radermacher, P. Lamprecht
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/7sz0zp

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER18771
2026,44,4
Pg. 0678-0686

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Pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacteria disease and anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody positivity: a retrospective analysis of long-term clinical outcomes including vasculitis onset
N. Oda, H. Matsui, N. Oya, T. Suzuki, R. Hazue, R. Rokutanda
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/2kjm03

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER18694
2026,44,4
Pg. 0687-0694

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Rheumatoid factor positivity in granulomatosis with polyangiitis: implications for clinical outcomes and immunological profiles
B. Öz, G. Yamancan, A. Karataş, S. Serdar Koca
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/n373g7

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER18591
2026,44,4
Pg. 0695-0707

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Comprehensive magnetic resonance imaging evaluation in a cohort of 145 patients with Takayasu's arteritis. Proposal for a standardised and systematic reporting format
M.E. Soto, G. Meléndez-Ramírez, M.C. Herrera Zarza, A. Meave, M.Á. Cruz Marmolejo, A. Mendez-Dominguez, J.S. Arias-Fernandez, M.Á. Aguirre-Delfín
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/4bmcp0

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER18899
2026,44,4
Pg. 0708-0714

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Tracheobronchial stenosis in patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis: histopathological findings and long-term outcome
L. Linde, M. Faurschou, S.B. Krintel, B. Baslund
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/xqt7su

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER18862
2026,44,4
Pg. 0715-0722

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Establishment and validation of a novel risk stratification scale in adult IgA vasculitis nephritis: a cohort study based on a systematic review and meta-analysis
Y. Shi, Z. Hong, B. Lou, C. Zhu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/itysdz

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19004
2026,44,4
Pg. 0723-0732

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Giant cell arteritis in clinical practice: beyond GiACTA
F. Regola, J. Mora, M. Riva, G. Fontana, A. Gatti, I. Cavazzana, F. Franceschini, P. Toniati
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/7vcti0

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19270
2026,44,4
Pg. 0733-0738

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Potential clinical utility of quantitative 18F-FDG PET/CT parameters in evaluating vascular inflammation in giant cell arteritis
C. Ricordi, R. Durmo, P. Giorgi Rossi, C. Salvarani, A. Versari, A. Filice, G.G. Hunder, F. Muratore, C. Marvisi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/4v576r

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19044
2026,44,4
Pg. 0739-0746

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Long-term outcomes and clinicopathological characteristics of propylthiouracil-induced ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis: a case-control study
D. Wu, R. Zhang, X. Wang, Y. Rong, Z. Liu, W. Hu, J. Wang, H. Zhang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/johu1h

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19121
2026,44,4
Pg. 0747-0757

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Carotid vasa vasorum detected by super-resolution ultrasound microvascular imaging in Takayasu’s arteritis: a potential biomarker of disease activity and early treatment outcome
P. Cong, C.-X. Li, C.-K. Zhao, T.-T. Fu, P. Sun, K.-L. Chen, Y.-L. Zhu, Y.-Q. Zhang, D. Lu, Y.-W. Luo, S.-J. You, L.-Y. Ma, L.-D. Jiang, H. Han, H.-X. Xu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/zbn37g

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19296
2026,44,4
Pg. 0758-0766

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Clinical utility of 18F-FDG PET/CT in patients with microscopic polyangiitis and interstitial lung disease: a retrospective cohort study
O.C. Kwon, J.W. Ha, M.-C. Park, Y.-B. Park, A. Woo, S.-W. Lee
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/2cy71q

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19358
2026,44,4
Pg. 0767-0773

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Effect of vitamin D treatment in ANCA-associated vasculitis: results from an exploratory perspective, pragmatic, non-randomised study
A. Basti, L. Zgaga, I. Doubelt, M. Soowamber, C. Pagnoux
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/1tgx6e

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19317
2026,44,4
Pg. 0774-0779

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Comparison of clinical features between patients with young-onset and late-onset Takayasu's arteritis
J.W. Ha, O.C. Kwon, Y.-B. Park, S.-W. Lee
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/95f2aa

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19448
2026,44,4
Pg. 0780-0785

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Vasculitic peripheral neuropathy in patients with provisional cutaneous arteritis
J. Chung, Y.-J. Oh, J.W. Ha, O.C. Kwon, C.-N. Son, Y.-B. Park, S.-W. Lee
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/71htb8

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19524
2026,44,4
Pg. 0786-0794

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Cost-effectiveness of avacopan for ANCA-associated vasculitis in China
Y. Jiang, H. Shao, W. Tang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/bmn4te

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19538
2026,44,4
Pg. 0795-0801

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Risk factors for severe infections during induction therapy of patients with microscopic polyangiitis
F. Yao, Y. Xie, J. Li, Z. Wen, J.D. Ooi, P.J. Eggenhuizen, X. Xiao, T. Meng, J. Chen, L. Deng, Y. Zhong
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/0214nn

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19529
2026,44,4
Pg. 0802-0807

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Diagnostic yield of facial artery ultrasound in addition to temporal and axillary artery ultrasound for the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis
T. Öz, L.-C. Thielmann, C. Lottspeich, L.J.U. Reik, T. Wirthmiller, I. Prearo, M.J. Mackert, C. Gebhardt, H. Schulze-Koops, M. Czihal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/pvnzvf

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19683
2026,44,4
Pg. 0808-0817

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First profiling of the national Swiss Clinical Quality Management giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica registry
M. Stegert, J. Brändli, C. Blapp, A. Mahr, M. Iudici, G. Tamborrini, L. Christ, T. Neumann, M. Becker, C.T. Berger, C. Iking-Konert, P. Villiger, T. Daikeler
on behalf of Swiss Clinical Quality Management (SCQM) - Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica registry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/yt7efd

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19745
2026,44,4
Pg. 0818-0827

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Characteristics and clinical significance of aortic ulcer signs on computed tomography angiography in patients with Takayasu's arteritis
J. Wang, L. Shen, H. Liu, W. Wang, J. Ding, Z. Zheng
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/f7fl6z

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

Reviews

CER19096
2026,44,4
Pg. 0828-0835

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Efficacy and safety of tocilizumab in polyarteritis nodosa and adenosine deaminase 2 deficiency: a systematic literature review
E.S. Torun, S. Çelen
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/477rzo

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum

 

CER19635
2026,44,4
Pg. 0836-0846

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Vascular imaging as an endpoint in clinical trials of giant cell arteritis
D. Michailidou, C. Dejaco, M. Ahlman, H. Baradaran, K.S. Van Der Geest
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/882g81

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19871
2026,44,4
Pg. 0847-0856

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Novel PET/CT tracers for large-vessel vasculitis: molecular imaging of immune cell recruitment, myeloid activation and vascular remodelling in giant cell arteritis and Takayasu's arteritis
S.M. Petzinna, C.-J. Bauer, V.S. Schäfer
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/cakp4i

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Letters to the Editor

CER18613
2026,44,4
Pg. 0857-0858

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Early introduction of mepolizumab for refractory coronary vasospasm and severe acute coronary syndrome secondary to eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a case report
P. Tomietto, L. Pellin, M. Conati, F. Turatello, M. Gasparotto, G. Emmi, M. Merlo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/58s5h9

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER18769
2026,44,4
Pg. 0859-0860

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Undifferentiated spondyloarthritis with late onset large-vessel vasculitis and upadacitinib induced remission
N. Ahmed, K.J. Warrington, M.J. Koster
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/8ocj7h

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19000
2026,44,4
Pg. 0861-0862

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Cutaneous involvement might be associated with gastrointestinal involvement and better renal outcomes in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis
E. Durak Ediboğlu, H. Kocaayan, Ö. Gercik, Z. Soypaçacı, D. Solmaz, S. Akar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/7yzm0t

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19084
2026,44,4
Pg. 0863-0864

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Successful treatment of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis and Crohn’s disease with combined mepolizumab and adalimumab
E. Ragazzon, M.T. Rizzo, E. Treppo, S. Sacco, L. Quartuccio
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/ab2vqy

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19147
2026,44,4
Pg. 0865-0866

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Successful management of renal rupture due to anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis with transcatheter arterial embolisation: a case report
Y.L. Zhang, Y. Zhan, T. Wang, L.B. Liu, W.H. Bi, X. Zheng
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/zjh3ka

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19393
2026,44,4
Pg. 0867-0869

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Upadacitinib in resistant Takayasu's arteritis with coexisting ulcerative colitis
B. Sulu, A. Akpinar, S. Şirolu, L. Uslu Besli, A.F. Çelik, E. Seyahi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/9t7eeg

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19421
2026,44,4
Pg. 0870

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Comment on: Carotid artery ultrasonography and shear wave elastography in Takayasu’s arteritis: a comparative analysis with diabetes mellitus
S.O. Çağlar, S. Hira, H. Çağlar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/60xfve

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19559
2026,44,4
Pg. 0871

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Reply to the comment on: Carotid artery ultrasonography and shear wave elastography in Takayasu’s arteritis: a comparative analysis with diabetes mellitus
E. Seyahi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/zzu4au

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19178
2026,44,4
Pg. 0872-0873

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Overcoming challenges: magnetic resonance imaging in the detection and monitoring of rare prostate involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis
X. Zhang, J. Zhao, K. Wang, Z. Zhang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/v8y5bb

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19454
2026,44,4
Pg. 0874-0875

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ANCA-associated vasculitis presenting with tongue necrosis and severe gastrointestinal involvement
A. Karakoc, S. Kopac, I. Atas, Y.Z. Erzin, T. Eskazan, E. Hatipoglu, S.N. Esatoglu, N. Kepil, A.F. Celik, G. Hatemi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/t9nohi

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19611
2026,44,4
Pg. 0876-0877

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Coexistence of IgG4-related disease and PR3-ANCA-positive granulomatosis with polyangiitis
M. Álvarez-Rubio, M. Belhaj-Gandar, J.Á. Cáceres-Miranda, J.Á. Merino-García, R.A. Carias-Calix, M.Á. González-Gay
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/kt81d1

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19654
2026,44,4
Pg. 0878-0879

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Extracranial subcutaneous nodules in giant cell arteritis: response to baricitinib
N. Cabaleiro-Raña, D. Santos-Álvarez, E.C. Cervantes Pérez, C. Álvarez-Reguera, R.M. Hernández-Cancela, S. Romero-Yuste
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/chhi1o

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

 

CER19363
2026,44,4
Pg. 0880-0882

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Kawasaki disease shock syndrome in Korean children
J. Lee, S.-Y. Lee
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/tye04u

Rheumatology Abstract

Rheumatology Article

Rheumatology Addendum