Digital gangrene: a rare skin symptom in systemic lupus erythematosus.
A case of digital gangrene in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus without secondary anti-phospholipid syndrome is reported. The acute onset of the necrotizing acrovasculitis occurred without a history of Raynaud's phenomenon. Preceding symptoms of the systemic lupus erythematosus were arthritis, photosensitivity, alopecia and anorexia. Despite the seriousness of the acute episode the patient achieved an excellent outcome.
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Department of Dermatology and Allergology Biederstein, Technical University of Munich, München, Germany.
Welcker
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Ring
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D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000473:pathology*; D005734:Gangrene / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged