Mucocutaneous disorders

A Retrospective Study of Skin Manifestations in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and their association with Renal Involvement

Issue:

Vol 5 Issue 2 (2018)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2018.101

Pages:

61–5

Synopsis:

This study explored the relationship between skin manifestations and renal disease in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Patients with lupus erythematosus non-specific skin disease were more likely to have renal involvement.

Objective: To identify the types of skin disorders seen in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to establish the correlation, if any, between cutaneous manifestations, lupus erythematosus (LE) specificity and renal involvement.

Received:

June 12, 2018

Accepted:

August 7, 2018

Published:

August 27, 2018

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