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1
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Meng et
al.
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2021
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77-year-old male
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Weakness in both extremities accompanied by numbness and weight loss
Examination revealed foot drop and a dull, purplish, lacy pigmentation
the legs and hands
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Serum creatinine (mg/dL): 2.1
ESR: 75
Hepatitis B core IgG: Positive
P-ANCA: Positive
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Solumedrol 1 gram was given over the course of 3 days, proceeded with
oral steroids, cyclophosphamide, and entecavir.
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Good, no relapse till 6 months.
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2
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Joshi et al.
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2017
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33-year-old male
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Headache,body swelling, weakness in legs,and back pain.
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HBsAg: Positive
Anti-HBe: Positive
24-hour urinary total protein: 3.9 g/day
C-ANCA: positive
CT suggested SAH
MRI suggested
Transverse myelitis
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Oral entecavir, 1g IV methylprednisolone was administered for the
duration of 3 days, continued with brief course of oral
prednisolone
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At the 3-month follow-up, sensory symptoms had improved, but there was
no change in motor function
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3
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Singh et al.
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2016
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60-year-old
male
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Dark discoloration of the hands and both lower limbs
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HBsAg: Positive
Anti HBc antibody: Raised
Biopsy from skin lesions: leucocytoclastic vasculitis
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0.5mg/day oral Entacavir with 30 mg/day oral Prednisolone
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Good, no symptoms after 6 months
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