The History of Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis: Dry Humors, Part 3

from Healio Rheuminations · host Adam J. Brown, MD

This episode explores the history of cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, from the first person who froze a tube of blood and noticed something strange happened, to the discovery of hepatitis C. We also throw in how the lab test for cryoglobulins is performed and some of the data we have on therapy. Brought to you by GSK. Consider the long-term impact of disease activity, flares and corticosteroid use on patients with active SLE. Learn more now at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com Intro :20 In this episode :45 How is this test done? 1:30 What is the first description of cryoglobulins? 4:15 The first time "cryoglobulins" is used 10:26 Hepatitis C is discovered and linked to cryoglobulinemia 16:28 What do we know about the pathophysiology? 19:38 Why does HCV do this? 22:12 Brought to you by GSK. Considering a treatment change for patients with active SLE? Learn about a treatment option for your patients at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com. What's in the blood as a result of immune complex? 24:52 What do we know about autoimmune diseases and the prevalence of cryoglobulins? 26:03 What about treatment? 28:25 Summary of this three-part series 36:16 Disclosure: Brown reports no relevant financial disclosures. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter @HRheuminations @AdamJBrownMD @HealioRheum References: Brouet JC, et al. Am J Med. 1974;57:775-788. Cacoub P, et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019;17:518-526. De Vita S, et al. Arthritis Rheum. 2012;64:843-853. Fuentes A, et al. Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2019;21:doi:10.1007/s11926-019-0859-0. Lerner AB, Watson CJ. Am J Med Sci. 1947;214:410-415. Lospalluto J, et al. Am J Med. 1962;32:142-147. Meltzer M, Franklin EC. Am J Med. 1966;40:828-836. Pascual M, et al. J Infect Dis. 1990;162:569-570. Ragab G, Hussein MA. J Adv Res. 2017;8:99-111. Tzioufas AG, et al. Arthritis Rheum. 1986;29:1098-1104. Wintrobe MM, Buell, MV. Bull. Johns Hopkins Hosp. 1933;52:156-165.

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