Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic

Overview

A chronic, relapsing, inflammatory, and often febrile multisystemic disorder of connective tissue, characterized principally by involvement of the skin, joints, kidneys, and serosal membranes. It is of unknown etiology, but is thought to represent a failure of the regulatory mechanisms of the autoimmune system. The disease is marked by a wide range of system dysfunctions, an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and the formation of LE cells in the blood or bone marrow.

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Quick facts about Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dermatology

MeSH classification

C17.300.480|C20.111.590

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