Systemic lupus erythematosus with linear IgA bullous dermatosis and renal vascular lesions: An extremely rare association

We report a rare case of systemic lupus erythematosus presenting initially with cutaneous manifestations of linear IgA bullous dermatosis. Later the patient developed renal abnormalities due to thrombotic microangiopathy and lupus nephritis with inflammatory necrotizing vasculitis. Paucity of immune deposits was observed on Immunofluorescence. This association of SLE with these cutaneous and renal lesions is rarely reported in the literature.
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research