Urticarial vasculitis progressing to systemic lupus erythematosus.
We encountered a patient with urticarial vasculitis. The lesions were urticarial target-shaped, lasting approximately 48 to 72 hours, accompanied by burning, photophobia, fever, and arthralgia. Initially, all studies for thyroid disease and lupus erythematosus were negative. However, after 20 months of follow-up, the patient developed autoimmune thyroidosis and systemic lupus erythematosus. We describe an unusual progression of this disease.
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Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York.
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D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D014581:Urticaria / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy