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Systemic lupus erythematosus with skin involvement

Lúpus eritematoso sistêmico com envolvimento da pele

Category

Definition

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involving the skin. This may present with a malar "butterfly" erythema or with extensive necrolysis of sun-exposed skin, particularly on the head, neck and upper torso.

Index Terms

Systemic lupus erythematosus with skin involvementAcute cutaneous lupus erythematosusSystemic lupus erythematosus skin rash