[Drug induced lupus].
A case of acute ischemia of the right inferior limb after anti-tuberculous therapy in a 42-Year old woman is reported. This complication was confirmed by artheriography and the investigation revealed vasculitis and anti-histone antibodies. Drug-induced lupus was then diagnosed. A brief review about this subject is also made.
Serviço de Medicina, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal.
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Pascoalinho
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Namora Dos Santos
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Pimentel Dos Santos
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Bigotte De Almeida
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Meneses
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Carvalho
D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000995:Antitubercular Agents