Systemic lupus erythematosus in paediatric age group: A rare clinical presentation
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which organs and cells undergo damage mediated by tissue-binding autoantibodies and immune complexes. Ninety percent of patients are women of child-bearing age. Childhood-onset SLE (cSLE) is a rare disease with an incidence of 0.3-0.9 per 100.000 children and a prevalence of 3.3-8.8 per 100.000 children.In this case report we present a 4-year-old male child who presented with malar rash, oral ulceration, photosensitivity and joint pains. On histopathological examination of skin lesions, a diagnosis of lupus erythematosus was made. Keywords:Systemic lupus erythematosus, paediatric age group, autoimmune diseases, autoantibodies.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Kanwardeep Tiwana, Dr. Sarita Nibhoria, Dr. Manmeet kaur, Dr. Sahil Chhabra
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