Unusual presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Unusual presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2017 May-Jun;28(3):653-656 Authors: Mahesh E, Madhyastha PR, Varma V, Gurudev KC, Gireesh MS, Bande SR Abstract 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. PMID: 28540909 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl Source Type: research