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Type B insulin resistance syndrome with Scleroderma successfully treated with multiple immune suppressants after eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection: a case report.
- Source :
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BMC Endocrine Disorders . 5/3/2016, Vol. 16, p1-5. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background: Type B insulin resistance is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of autoantibodies against the insulin receptor. Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection may play a causative role in the autoimmune diseases. Case presentation: Here, we present a rare case of a 48-year old female patient, who had type B insulin resistance with systemic scleroderma and was successfully treated with multiple immune suppressants after eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection. Conclusion: The present case suggests H pylori infection-related pathological mechanism may contribute to type B insulin resistance syndrome and autoimmune disorders. Treatment toward H pylori may be helpful to relieve syndrome of type B insulin resistance for H pylori positive patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14726823
- Volume :
- 16
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- BMC Endocrine Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 115148601
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-016-0099-5