Acute digital discolouration as the presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE ) as an autoimmune disease causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage in several organs. Nonspecific constitutional symptoms are the most common presentation in new cases and flares. We present a young male who presented with finger discoloration found to hav...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Hamdan Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.hamdanjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2227-2437;year=2021;volume=14;issue=2;spage=102;epage=103;aulast=Saidi |
| Summary: | Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE ) as an autoimmune disease causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage in several organs. Nonspecific constitutional symptoms are the most common presentation in new cases and flares. We present a young male who presented with finger discoloration found to have SLE without fulfilling the criteria of antiphospholipid syndrome. The aim of this case is to emphasize on early identification of SLE to proper diagnosis and commence management. |
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| ISSN: | 2227-2437 2227-247X |