Key Clinical Message: In managing Sjogren's syndrome, a thorough patient history, proper lab tests, and imaging are crucial. Clinicians should prioritize checking electrolyte levels in cases of muscle weakness, as early detection of hypokalemia can prevent severe complications. Proactive monitoring can avert renal tubular acidosis and improve patient outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKey Clinical Message: Clinicians should be aware of rare manifestations of AS, while considering a low threshold for screening vascular involvement in an axial SpA/nrxSpA/AS presenting with unexplained fevers and significant constitutional symptoms and elevated markers.
Abstract: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease from the spondyloarthritis complex, which usually affects young men and primarily involves sacroiliac joints and the spine. It can also present with non-joint involvement, such as cardiovascular manifestations.