Digital gangrene: a rare skin symptom in systemic lupus erythematosus

Authors
Vocks, E Welcker, M Ring, J
Citation
E. Vocks et al., Digital gangrene: a rare skin symptom in systemic lupus erythematosus, J EUR A D V, 14(5), 2000, pp. 419-421
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
ISSN journal
09269959 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
419 - 421
Database
ISI
SICI code
0926-9959(200009)14:5<419:DGARSS>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
A case of digital gangrene in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus w ithout secondary antiphospholipid syndrome is reported. The acute onset of the necrotizing acrovasculitis occurred without a history of Raynaud's phen omenon. Preceding symptoms of the systemic lupus erythematosus were arthrit is, photosensitivity, alopecia and anorexia. Despite the seriousness of the acute episode the patient achieved an excellent outcome.