Cutaneous involvement occurs in 72-85% of cases of systemic lupus erythematosus and
may be the first clinical sign in up to 25% of cases.
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Recognizing these cutaneous manifestations is essential to early diagnosis and management.
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Here, we present a case of systemic lupus erythematosus with cutaneous leukocytoclastic
vasculitis—rare presenting sign of systemic lupus erythematosus
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—as the initial manifestation to highlight the opportunity for prompt diagnosis and
management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Kallas R
- Goldman D
- Petri MA.
Cutaneous vasculitis in SLE.
Lupus Sci Med. 2020; 7e000411https://doi.org/10.1136/lupus-2020-000411
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