Abstract
Concomitant polymyositis diagnosed by muscle biopsy developed in a 51-year-old man with hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) hepatitis. Findings from immunofluorescent studies showed deposits of gamma-globulins and complement in both muscle and liver. The HBsAg and HBsAg-antibody complexes were detected in the liver by immunofluorescence using fluorescein-labeled antibody to hepatitis Bs.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Antigen-Antibody Reactions
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Complement System Proteins / analysis
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Fluorescent Antibody Technique
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Hepatitis B / complications*
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Hepatitis B / immunology
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / analysis*
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Hernia, Hiatal / complications
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Humans
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Immunoglobulins / analysis
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Liver / immunology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Muscles / immunology
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Myositis / complications*
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Myositis / diagnosis
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Myositis / pathology
Substances
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
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Immunoglobulins
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Complement System Proteins