title: Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome (Gardner-Diamond syndrome) associated with cutaneous vasculitis.
abstract: Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome (ASS) (Gardner-Diamond syndrome) is characterized by painful ecchymotic lesions affecting mostly women with emotional stress. Although it is widely accepted as a non-inflammatory disease, ASS can be accompanied by some autoimmune diseases. In this case report, we present a case with ASS associated with cutaneous vasculitis. We also briefly discuss the possible inflammatory features of ASS.
authors.affiliation: Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Medical Faculty, Vişnelik M. Alifuat Güven C. Akasya S. 11/11, Eskişehir 26480, Turkey.
authors.forename: Döndü
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cansu
authors.forename: Timuçin
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kaşifoğlu
authors.forename: Ozgül
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Paşaoğlu
authors.forename: Cengiz
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Korkmaz
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000276:immunology; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology* / Q000523:psychology; D003078:Colchicine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004438:Ecchymosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology* / Q000523:psychology; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D017445:Skin Diseases, Vascular / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology* / Q000523:psychology; D012882:Skin Tests; D013577:Syndrome; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D001323:Autoantibodies; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011239:Prednisolone; D003078:Colchicine; D008727:Methotrexate