Macrophage involvement in systemic sclerosis: do we need more evidence?
G Stifano, RB Christmann - Current rheumatology reports, 2016 - Springer
The pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis is still unknown, although immune cells, mainly
macrophages/monocytes, may have an important role in initiating and/or perpetuating the …
macrophages/monocytes, may have an important role in initiating and/or perpetuating the …
A long-term prospective randomized controlled study of non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) treatment in scleroderma
…, VL Capelozzi, E Parra, RB Christmann - Clinical …, 2011 - Springer
The association of cyclophosphamide (CYC) and prednisone (PRED) for the treatment of lung
fibrosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc) was only evaluated in uncontrolled studies, although in …
fibrosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc) was only evaluated in uncontrolled studies, although in …
Fine‐needle aspiration cytology of pulmonary rheumatoid nodule: Case report and review of the major cytologic features
…, MF Soares, R Wal, RB Christmann… - Diagnostic …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Patients with rheumatoid disease may develop extra‐articular lesions, affecting viscera and
soft tissues. Pulmonary rheumatoid nodules show morphologic features reminiscent of a …
soft tissues. Pulmonary rheumatoid nodules show morphologic features reminiscent of a …
[HTML][HTML] Another Piece in the Fibrotic Puzzle: TSLP as a Novel Ligand for Fibrocyte Activation
RB Christmann - Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2016 - Elsevier
Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) has emerged as an important cytokine in the pathogenesis
of nonallergic diseases, especially in diseases that include fibrosis. It has been shown …
of nonallergic diseases, especially in diseases that include fibrosis. It has been shown …
IL-17+ cells immunoexpression in systemic sclerosis pulmonary fibrosis
…, MA Paiva, PC Andrade, RB Christmann… - European …, 2014 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background: Investigators have documented an increased number of IL-17+ cells in peripheral
blood, in bronchoalveolar lavage and in skin of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). IL-…
blood, in bronchoalveolar lavage and in skin of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). IL-…
A Scleroderma Patient with Dysphagia and Reflux Who Experiences Worsening Cough
RB Christmann - Case Studies in Systemic Sclerosis, 2011 - Springer
Esophagus is one of the most commonly affected organ in systemic sclerosis (SSc) and is
associated with significant morbidity. Damage is prominent in the distal esophagus, resulting …
associated with significant morbidity. Damage is prominent in the distal esophagus, resulting …
Mandibular function is severely impaired in systemic sclerosis patients.
ELA Ferreira, RB Christmann, EF Borba… - … of Orofacial Pain, 2010 - search.ebscohost.com
Aims: To evaluate the presence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in systemic sclerosis
(SSc) patients and its possible association with the severity of skin involvement. Methods: …
(SSc) patients and its possible association with the severity of skin involvement. Methods: …
Gastroesophageal reflux incites interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis: clinical, radiologic, histopathologic, and treatment evidence
RB Christmann, AU Wells, VL Capelozzi… - Seminars in arthritis and …, 2010 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is currently the main cause of death in systemic
sclerosis (SSc) and has an unknown pathogenesis. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) has …
sclerosis (SSc) and has an unknown pathogenesis. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) has …
Centrilobular fibrosis: an underrecognized pattern in systemic sclerosis
RBC De Souza, CTL Borges, VL Capelozzi, ER Parra… - Respiration, 2009 - karger.com
… Romy Beatriz Christmann de Souza Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 455 – 3o andar – Reumatologia , sala 3107 São Paulo, SP, 01246-000 (…
Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 455 – 3o andar – Reumatologia , sala 3107 São Paulo, SP, 01246-000 (…
Pentoxyphylline in association with vitamin E reduces cutaneous fibrosis in systemic sclerosis
RBC de Souza, AR Macedo, KA Kuruma… - Clinical …, 2009 - Springer
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a disorder characterized by skin thickness and vasculopathy. The
objective of the study was to evaluate the therapeutic effect and safety of the association of …
objective of the study was to evaluate the therapeutic effect and safety of the association of …