Tag: Lupus

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    1- Clinic: A- The dermatologic manifestations (80%): – They predominate on exposed areas (photosensitivity); – Erythema in vespertilio (60%) affects the nose and cheekbones. – The discoid lupus (most readily observed in purely cutaneous chronic forms) is present in 15% of disseminated lupus. It combines three elementary lesions: erythema, dander and sequelae atrophy (scalp ->…

  • Anti-native DNA antibody (anti-DNA Ab)

    Anti-native DNA antibody (anti-DNA Ab)

    The anti-dsDNA autoantibodies (dsDNA) (or double-stranded DNA) are found frequently in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Their research contributes to the diagnosis and monitoring of disease. Indications: Research and monitoring of a suspected LEAD on erythema “butterfly wing”, photosensitivity, chronic non-erosive arthritis, pleurisy, pericarditis, proteinuria, hemolytic anemia. Sample: Venous blood clotted. Typical values: Sensitivity Thresholds are…

  • Red ear

    Red ear

    The formation of a red ear can be a reason for consultation very ordinary or instead be a key diagnostic feature in some systemic diseases. This is why it is important not to neglect this symptom. The headquarters of the redness and uni- or bilateral are essential elements of diagnostic orientation. Red ear FLUSH transient…