cryoglobulin

(ˌkraɪəʊˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn)

(Biochemistry) med an abnormal immunoglobulin, present in the blood in certain diseases, that precipitates below about 10°C, obstructing small blood vessels in the fingers and toes

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Translations

cryoglobulin

n. crioglobulina, globulina que se precipita del suero por acción del frío.

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cryoglobulin

n crioglobulina

References in periodicals archive

Serological tests for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus, as well as cryoglobulin, cold agglutinin, and C3 and C4 were all negative.

Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis associated with monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance: a case report

Immunological tests showed an antinuclear antibody ratio of 1: 160 with a speckled pattern, anti-SSA/Ro antibody 1: 16, rheumatoid factor 123.9 IU/mL (<15), positive direct Coombs test, and myeloperoxidase (MPO)-ANCA 129 U/mL(<3.5), whereas the tests for cryoglobulin, anti-hepatitis C, anti-aminoacyl transfer RNA synthetase, anti-double-strand DNA, anti-RNP, anti-Sm, anti-SSB/La, and anti-phospholipid antibodies were all negative.

Muscle weakness as a presenting symptom in ANCA-associated vasculitis

Our patient also had associated mixed cryoglobulinemia, which was evidenced by a positive cryoglobulin level with high rheumatoid factor levels.

A Rare Case of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Associated with Cryoglobulinemia Presenting with a Bullous Skin Eruption of the Lower Limbs

A serum test for a cryoglobulin precipitation was negative.

A Case of Hepatic Glomerulosclerosis with Monoclonal IgA1-[kappa] Deposits

Cryoglobulin, lupus anticoagulant, and anti-cardiolipin antibodies were all negative.

Cilioretinal Artery Occlusion Combined with Central Retinal Vein Occlusion: What Is the Best Imaging Modality for the Follow-Up?

less than 0.50) CSF, cell count RBCs: 7 Nucleated cells: 21 CSF, differential Neutrophils: 3% Lymphocytes: 81% Monocytes: 16% CSF, VDRL Negative CSF, autoimmune Negative encephalopathy panel CSF, Lactic acid WNL Paraneoplastic Negative panel HIV 1&2 antibody Negative ASO Negative AFP Negative RPR Non-reactive ANA Negative ENA panel Negative VIT b12 WNL Cryoglobulin Negative Hepatitis B and C Negative ANCA MPO PR3 Negative C3&C4 WNL SPEP (check) No abnormal protein band detected WNL: within normal limit, SPEP: serum protein electrophoresis, ref: reference.

Relapsing Polychondritis with Meningoencephalitis Refractory to Immunosuppressant Therapy

In this article, we aim to present a case with truncal EED and elevated cryoglobulin level.

Truncal Erythema Elevatum Diutinum With Elevated Cryoglobulin Level

The cryoglobulin count in her blood steadily decreased, and by April of this year it was undetectable.

Cancer? She thought so, and so did her doctor

However in patients lacking cryoglobulin, demyelinating PN dominate (23,24).

Screening for electrophysiological abnormalities in chronic hepatitis C infection: peripheral neuropathy and optic neuropathy

RF, ANA, ANCAs, specific anti- No erosion /2005 [3] filaggrin antibody, and cryoglobulin were negative Dendle et al.

Rat bite fever resembling rheumatoid arthritis

Anti-double-stranded DNA, anti-extractable nuclear antigen antibody, anti-glomerular basement membrane antibody and cryoglobulin were not detected.

Development of Crescentic Immunoglobulin A Nephritis and Multiple Autoantibodies in a Patient during Adalimumab Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis