Lupus Erythematosus Affecting the Genitalia: An Unusual Site

Dahhouki, Sara; Ziani, Jihane; Issoual, Khadija; Douhi, Zakia; Elloudi, Sara; Baybay, Hanane; Mernissi, Fatima Z.; Yassine, Elbaraka; Errarhay, S.; Banani, Abdelaziz

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“…The differentiation of SLE flare and infection in a febrile patient is difficult, thus C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, and disease activity markers play a role [ 3 ] . Although only a few cases of SLE genital ulcers have been published, ruling out SLE in patients presenting with genital ulcers is important [ 4 ] . The precise etiology and pathogenesis of SLE remain unclear, however, it is described as an excessive immune response to infectious agents.…”

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Genital ulcers associated with systemic lupus erythematosus – what are the possible causes? A Case Report

Kudsi,

Drie,

Haidar

et al. 2023

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease that affects many organs. In this report, we discuss the case of a patient with SLE who presented to an out-hospital clinic, complaining of fever and pain with genital ulcers. Negative evaluations for other causes of genital ulcers, indicated these ulcers as related to SLE. This case highlights the importance of including SLE ulcers in the differential diagnosis of genital ulcers.

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Genital ulcers associated with systemic lupus erythematosus – what are the possible causes? A Case Report

Kudsi,

Drie,

Haidar

et al. 2023

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine

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“…Although manifestations of SLE purely as genital ulcers are rare, ruling out SLE is of paramount importance, especially in a patient with a previous history of SLE. Only a small number of cases of SLE genital ulcers have been published in the literature [2]. Over time, several classifications of cutaneous lesions in lupus erythematosus have been proposed [3].…”

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A Rare Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Manifesting as Genital Ulcers

Paidi¹,

Himaja²

2022

Cureus

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting multiple organ systems. In this report, we discuss the case of a patient with a history of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), hypothyroidism, SLE, and Crohn's disease (CD) who presented to the emergency room with fever, burning micturition, abdominal pain, and perineal ulcers. Upon subsequent treatment for urinary tract infections (UTI) and negative evaluations for an infectious cause of genital ulcers like sexually transmitted diseases, the etiology of ulcers was found to be SLE. This case report highlights the importance of including SLE ulcers in the differential diagnosis when an SLE patient presents with genital ulcers and the importance of ruling out an SLE vs. infection or non-infection as the cause of ulcers in a former SLE patient.

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Lupus Erythematosus Affecting the Genitalia: An Unusual Site

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Genital ulcers associated with systemic lupus erythematosus – what are the possible causes? A Case Report

Genital ulcers associated with systemic lupus erythematosus – what are the possible causes? A Case Report

A Rare Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Manifesting as Genital Ulcers

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