Unusual presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus

Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus is a rare distinctive subepidermal blistering disorder that can occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is histologically characterized by a neutrophil-predominant infiltrate in the subepidermal region with deposition of immunoglobulins (IgG...

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Published in:Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, 2017, Vol.28 (3), p.653-656
Main Authors: Mahesh, E, Madhyastha, Parampalli Rakesh, Varma, Vijay, Gurudev, K C, Gireesh, M S, Bande, Sujeeth Reddy
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus is a rare distinctive subepidermal blistering disorder that can occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is histologically characterized by a neutrophil-predominant infiltrate in the subepidermal region with deposition of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM), C3, and auto-antibodies against collagen VII. Herein, we report a case of a 13-year-old girl who presented with bullous SLE and Class III lupus nephritis, which is extremely rare at this age.
ISSN:1319-2442
DOI:10.4103/1319-2442.206468