Lupoid sclerosis

Lupoid sclerosis (LS) is a controversial entity, comprising features of both systemic lupus erythematosus and multiple sclerosis. Diagnostic criteria are a matter of debate, as well as the role of antinuclear and antiphospholipid antibodies. In this review, clinical and laboratory findings of LS ava...

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Published in:Rheumatology international 2010-02, Vol.30 (4), p.431-434
Main Authors: Keiserman, Briele, da Silva, Luiz Fernando Garcias, Keiserman, Mauro W., von Mühlen, Carlos Alberto, Staub, Henrique Luiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibodies, Antinuclear - blood
Antibodies, Antinuclear - immunology
Antibodies, Antiphospholipid - blood
Antibodies, Antiphospholipid - immunology
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - complications
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - immunology
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - pathology
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Multiple Sclerosis - complications
Multiple Sclerosis - immunology
Multiple Sclerosis - pathology
PubMed
Review
Rheumatology
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Summary:Lupoid sclerosis (LS) is a controversial entity, comprising features of both systemic lupus erythematosus and multiple sclerosis. Diagnostic criteria are a matter of debate, as well as the role of antinuclear and antiphospholipid antibodies. In this review, clinical and laboratory findings of LS available on Pubmed up to date are discussed.
ISSN:0172-8172
1437-160X
DOI:10.1007/s00296-009-1175-1