title: Lupus erythematosus--a case of facial swelling.
abstract: A case is reported of acute facial swelling following tooth extraction that failed to respond in a normal manner. The patient developed systemic signs and symptoms ultimately revealing the diagnosis of lupus erythematosus. The possibility of soft tissue lesions arising in some forms of lupus is emphasised by this report.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Dental Surgery, General Hospital, Birmingham.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Loescher
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Edmondson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects