Publications by authors named "Katie M Alsheimer"
Article Synopsis
- VEXAS syndrome is a rare, recently identified autoinflammatory disease primarily affecting middle-aged men, with symptoms like skin lesions, fever, and joint pain.
- A case study of a man in his 40s presented with various symptoms such as testicular pain, a rash, and reduced blood cell counts, leading to extensive testing including a genetic analysis.
- Diagnosis is confirmed through identifying a mutation in the UBA-1 gene, and treatment typically involves corticosteroids and JAK inhibitors like ruxolitinib to manage symptoms.
