Extensive discoid lupus erythematosus in a HIV patient responding to hydroxychloroquine monotherapy

Association of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) with human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) infection in the same patient is rare. Both conditions have similar clinical and serologic features, making their coexistence a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology 2012-07, Vol.57 (4), p.326-327, Article 326
Main Authors: Bhagwat, Pradeep Vittal, Kudligi, Chandramohan, Shashikumar, B M, Thirunavukkarasu, Arun, Shendre, Mohan Eshwara Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiretroviral drugs
Case studies
Correspondence
Diagnosis
Discoid lupus erythematosus
Dosage and administration
Drug therapy
Health aspects
HIV
HIV patients
Human immunodeficiency virus
Hydroxychloroquine
Lupus
Risk factors
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Summary:Association of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) with human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) infection in the same patient is rare. Both conditions have similar clinical and serologic features, making their coexistence a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
ISSN:0019-5154
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0019-5154.97687