Systemic lupus erythematosus complicated by panniculitis, optic atrophy, and hemiplegia: report of a case

Goldberg, L.C.; Dodson, V.H.

Cutis 19(5): 641-644

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162
PMID: 862426
Document Number: 117769
A case is presented of a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who had three of its rarest complications--panniculitis, optic atrophy, and hemiplegia, the latter two occurring despite adequate corticosteroid therapy. There appears to be a missing link in this patient's immune mechanism, which faulted her complete response to corticosteroid therapy and led to the three complications.

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