Tumid Lupus Erythematosus and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Report on Their Rare Coexistence
April 2020
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Cureus
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tumid lupus erythematosus systemic lupus erythematosus cutaneous lupus erythematosus discoid lupus antinuclear antibodies ANA photosensitivity oral ulcers joint pain erythrocyte sedimentation rate anticardiolipin antibodies anti-beta-2 glycoprotein antibodies skin biopsy hydroxychloroquine photoprotection topical treatments oral antimalarial therapy TLE SLE ESR Plaquenil
Studysummary This case report presents a rare instance of coexistent tumid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus in a patient, with symptom improvement noted after hydroxychloroquine treatment.
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