Macrophagic myofascitis associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Macrophagic myofascitis (MMF) is an unusual inflammatory myopathy characterized by muscle infiltration by macrophages and lymphocytes. Here, we describe a case of MMF which is associated with rheumatoid arthritis. A 53-year-old Japanese rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patient presented with focal tenderness of lower extremities. Magnetic resonance imaging showed evidence of myofascitis involving fascias of anterior tibialis muscle. Muscle biopsy showed a unique pathological pattern of MMF. MMF is known to be associated with vaccination containing aluminum. However, our case was not related to aluminum containing vaccinations and etiologies are unknown. The possible link needs to be discussed

Hybrid ICA-PSO algorithm for continuous optimization

International audienceno abstrac

Hybrid ICA-PSO algorithm for continuous optimization

International audienceno abstrac

Parcours diagnostique des patients atteints de maladie de Gaucher de type 1 : enquête auprès de médecins internistes et hématologues

Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare genetic lysosomal storage disorder caused by a beta-glucocerebrosidase deficiency and responsible for a lysosomal storage disorder. GD is characterized by haematological, visceral and bone involvements. The aim of this study was to describe the diagnostic journey of type 1 GD patients as well as the role of the internist