A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosed by Initial Presentation of Digital Gangrene / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 141-144, 2013.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-108752
ABSTRACT
Although digital gangrene is an uncommon clinical feature, it may lead to serious complications, such as amputation. Therefore, it requires prompt evaluation and treatment. Digital gangrene is often seen in systemic sclerosis, but is rare in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In SLE, digital gangrene results from vasculitis, vasospasm, and thromboembolism. Here, we report a 15-year-old male SLE patient who initially presented with digital gangrene, and present a review of the relevant literature.
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Main subject:
Scleroderma, Systemic
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Thromboembolism
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Vasculitis
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Gangrene
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Amputation, Surgical
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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