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http://dx.doi.org/10.3904/kjm.2013.84.1.141

A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosed by Initial Presentation of Digital Gangrene  

Son, Kyeong Min (Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital)
Lim, Soo Kyung (Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital)
Jeon, Eui Yong (Department of Radiology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital)
Kim, Hyun Ah (Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital)
Seo, Young Il (Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital)
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The Korean Journal of Medicine / v.84, no.1, 2013 , pp. 141-144 More about this Journal
Abstract
Although digital gangrene is an uncommon clinical feature, it may lead to serious complications, such as amputation. Therefore, it requires prompt evaluation and treatment. Digital gangrene is often seen in systemic sclerosis, but is rare in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In SLE, digital gangrene results from vasculitis, vasospasm, and thromboembolism. Here, we report a 15-year-old male SLE patient who initially presented with digital gangrene, and present a review of the relevant literature.
Keywords
Digital gangrene; Systemic lupus erythematosus;
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