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Low serum complement levels in SLE patients don't always match with disease flares; monitoring C3 and C4 is useful, but cell-bound complement products might better indicate disease activity.

A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.

Lupus can be a rare cause of high calcium levels in the blood.

A 16-year-old boy with lupus had a rare brain artery issue but fully recovered with treatment.

Patients with RASopathies have a higher risk of autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.

Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.

New treatments for lupus show promise, but more research is needed, especially for children.

Recognizing unusual brain and skin symptoms is crucial for diagnosing lupus early.

The document concludes that recognizing and treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus early is crucial for managing the skin and potential systemic symptoms.

Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.

Pregnancy can increase lupus activity, but careful planning and treatment can improve outcomes.

The document concludes that skin biopsies, genetic and environmental factors, and specific treatments are important in managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

A girl with hereditary chorea, likely Huntington's disease, had her condition worsened by lupus.

S-1 treatment led to a complete response in pancreatic cancer with manageable side effects.

The structured oral exam format is effective and well-received for teaching internal medicine.

A patient developed nerve problems as a side effect of a hair loss treatment called tofacitinib.

Steroid treatment improved both gut and nerve symptoms in a man with Cronkhite–Canada syndrome.

A girl with lupus and trisomy X has a higher risk of bone problems like avascular necrosis and osteoporosis.

Older adults diagnosed with lupus show less severe symptoms but have a lower survival rate, often due to age-related factors.

Hydroxychloroquine may help delay skin damage in lupus patients.

Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.

Low BMI and cold exposure increase the risk of chilblains.

Antituberculous drugs improved symptoms in a woman with lupus and myositis.

Systemic lupus erythematosus treatment can restore vision in patients with retinal artery occlusion.

Imiquimod can cause rare skin side effects, some irreversible, and long-term follow-up is important for users.

The woman has Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and needs specialist care.

Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.

Fever and rash can be early signs of lupus.

Most pregnancies with SLE resulted in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).

A woman with lupus and Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease improved with treatment.