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Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE) (Clinical Manifestations (Butterfly rash…
Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE)
Causes
Genetics
Environmental
UV
Cigarettes
Infection
Estrogen
Medications
Not exactly known
Clinical Manifestations
Butterfly rash
Arthritis
Fever
Hard to Dx. Need 4/11 from list
Vary from person to person
Endocarditis
Mouth & stomach ulcers
Hematuria
Anemia
Raynaud’s
Leukopenia
Treatment
Trigger prevention (UV protection, smoking cessation)
Corticosteroids (oral & topical)
Antimalaria meds
No cure
Immunosuppressants
NSAIDs
Hydroxychloroquine
Risk Factors
Female (9 times out of 10)
Child bearing years (estrogen)
Black, Hispanic, Native American
Pathophysiology
Autoimmune
Type 3 hypersensitivity rxn
Antigen antibody complexes deposit
Poor nuclear antigen removal
Systemic inflammation
Skin, kidneys, eyes , CNS, heart, lungs, Eric.