A Case of Type III Cryoglobulinemia Associated with Chronic Hepatitis C.

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  • 慢性Ｃ型肝炎に伴ったＩＩＩ型クリオグロブリン血症の１例

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Abstract

A 66-year-old man suffering from chronic hepatitis C developed a finger tip ulcer. Laboratory evaluations revealed a positive rheumatoid factor, cryoglobulin, and positive hepatitis C antibodies. He was diagnosed to have type III cryoglobulinemia because the serum cryoglobulin was composed of polyclonal IgG, IgA and IgM. The use of a stellate ganglion block and the intravenous injection of Alprostadil effectively improved the symptoms. Cryoglobulinemia involves a variety of symptoms, but it was noteworthy that his skin lesions developed only on his finger tips but were not observed on the legs. We speculate that the cause of his skin lesions localized on the finger tips may be the result of Raynaud’s disease due to the long-term use of a lock drill or cryoglobulinemia.

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  • Nishi Nihon Hifuka

    Nishi Nihon Hifuka 64 (5), 537-540, 2002

    Western Division of Japanese Dermatological Association

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