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Thoracic duct drainage in SLE with cutaneous vasculitis. A case report
Arthritis and Rheumatism
|June 1, 1977
Summary
Thoracic duct drainage (TDD) effectively treated severe cutaneous vasculitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus unresponsive to conventional therapies. This treatment allowed for medication tapering and prevented vasculitis recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can present with severe cutaneous vasculitis.
- Refractory cases often require aggressive treatment strategies.