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KMID : 0882420130840010141
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2013 Volume.84 No. 1 p.141 ~ p.144
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A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosed by Initial Presentation of Digital Gangrene
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Sohn Kyeong-Min
Lim Soo-Kyung
Jeon Eui-Yong
Kim Hyun-Ah
Seo Young-Il
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Digital gangrene, Systemic lupus erythematosus
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