Clinicians caring for patients with musculoskeletal disorders may see patients who have underlying conditions that typically are evaluated and managed by allergy and immunology specialists. Although diagnosis of these conditions may be challenging, new insights into their pathogenesis have led to... More »

Systemic sclerosis (SSc), or scleroderma, is a condition of connective tissue characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. The disease is rare but associated with significant morbidity and mortality. More »

Musculoskeletal conditions represent a common and costly burden to the American health care system. More »

Noncaseating epithelioid granuloma is the histological hallmark of sarcoidosis, which can masquerade as several other disorders, because multiple organs can be affected. This article describes a multifaceted approach to diagnosis, and reviews treatment options. More »