title: Oral manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus: lupus nephritis--report of a case.
abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease of unknown origin that can affect organs and cause severe damage. Lupus is diagnosed through biopsies and laboratory examinations; however, certain clinical characteristics and the presence of lesions can help with early diagnosis and improve the disease prognosis. SLE patients generally receive immunosuppressants that may cause systemic implications---such as suture dehiscence, increased risk of infection, and delayed healing--that deserve specific attention during dental treatment. This article presents a case of a SLE patient with oral manifestations: ulcerative lesions in the mouth and development of lupus nephritis. This article seeks to emphasize the importance of recognizing the lesions related to SLE, which may help the dentist to establish an early diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Piracicaba Dental School, Campinas State University, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alexander Tadeu
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Sverzut
authors.forename: Marvis
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Allais
authors.forename: Marvis Allais
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: de Maurette
authors.forename: Renato
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mazzonetto
authors.forename: Marcio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: de Moraes
authors.forename: Luis Augusto
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Passeri
authors.forename: Roger William Fernandes
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Moreira
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008181:Lupus Nephritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology