Autoantibody to signal recognition particle in African American girls with juvenile polymyositis

Kelly A. Rouster-Stevens, Lauren M. Pachman

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Abstract

Anti-signal recognition particle (anti-SRP) is a myositis-specific autoantibody that is linked to a severe polymyositis (PM) associated with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and esophageal dysmotility in adults. We describe 3 African American adolescent girls with anti-SRP juvenile PM. One child required aggressive treatment to control her disease and 2 were refractory to multiple immunosuppressants. Patient 1 developed ILD and cardiac disease; Patient 2 developed ILD; Patient 3 developed esophageal dysmotility and cardiac disease. Organ system involvement was comparable to that seen in adults. We conclude that testing for anti-SRP in children with PM may facilitate diagnosis and management.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)927-929
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Rheumatology
Volume35
Issue number5
StatePublished - May 2008

Keywords

  • Anti-signal recognition particle autoantibody
  • Juvenile polymyositis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology

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