A case report of Ring chromosome 18 with systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Crohn's disease.

Tina Rezaeizadeh Encieh Delshad Nader Mansour Samaei Naghmeh Gholipour

Published in: Molecular biology reports (2021)

Ring chromosome 18 is a rare chromosomal disorder that is generally caused by de novo errors very early in the development of the embryo. Previously studies have reported a relationship between autoimmune diseases and Ring 18. Our patient has disclosed specific types of autoimmune diseases, including Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and Crohn's disease.

Keyphrases

systemic lupus erythematosus
copy number
disease activity
case report
patient safety
rheumatoid arthritis
emergency department
pregnant women
dna methylation
gene expression
case control
pregnancy outcomes