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Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus - a case report
Eduardo Messias Hirano Padrão1, Lucas Faria Teixeira1, Celina Wakisaka Maruta2
1Universidade de São Paulo, Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine. São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Autopsy & Case Reports
|March 14, 2019
Summary
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can manifest as blistering skin lesions, a rare condition known as bullous SLE (BSLE). Early recognition and tailored treatment are crucial for managing this autoimmune blistering disease.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Rheumatology
- Autoimmunology
Background:
- Skin involvement is common in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), affecting over 75% of patients.
- Blistering lesions in lupus erythematosus (LE) can arise from various mechanisms, including interface vacuolar changes and immune complex deposition.
- Bullous SLE (BSLE) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease primarily affecting females, characterized by rapid vesicle and bullae development.
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