Lupoid sclerosis (LS) is a controversial entity, comprising features of both systemic lupus erythematosus and multiple sclerosis. Diagnostic criteria are a matter of debate, as well as the role of antinuclear and antiphospholipid antibodies. In this review, clinical and laboratory findings of LS available on Pubmed up to date are discussed.
A esclerose lupóide é uma entidade polêmica. A afecção engloba achados de ambos: lúpus eritematoso sistêmico e esclerose múltipla. Os critérios diagnósticos são matéria de debate, assim como o papel de anticorpos antinucleares e antifosfolípides. Reportamos aqui cinco casos nos quais o diagnóstico de esclerose lupóide foi postulado. Os achados clínicos e laboratoriais são discutidos, e uma atualização da literatura acerca da esclerose lupóide é efetuada.
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