ROWELL SYNDROME – A CONTROVERSIAL CLINICAL ENTITY

Rowell syndrome is considered to be an unusual association between systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), erythema multiforme-like lesions and an immunological pattern consisting of speckled ANA, positive rheumatoid factor and positive anti-La (SSB) antibodies. We present the case of an 81 year old woma...

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Published in:Revista română de reumatologie 2015-12, Vol.24 (4), p.230-234
Main Authors: Andronache, Iulia-Tania, Suta, Cristina, Ionescu, Claudiu, Calistrat, Anca, Suta, Maria
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Language:English
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Summary:Rowell syndrome is considered to be an unusual association between systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), erythema multiforme-like lesions and an immunological pattern consisting of speckled ANA, positive rheumatoid factor and positive anti-La (SSB) antibodies. We present the case of an 81 year old woman with late-onset SLE who developed an erythema multiforme-like rash, with a speckled antinuclear antibodies (ANA) immunofluorescence pattern and a positive rheumatoid factor. The key in establishing the diagnosis was the biopsy of the lesion, which set the diagnosis of Rowell syndrome.
ISSN:1843-0791
2069-6086
DOI:10.37897/RJR.2015.4.8