| Literature DB >> 23223706 |
Scheila Fritsch1, Adma Silva de Lima Wojcik, Lilian Schade, Milton Marcio Machota Junior, Fabiane Mulinari Brenner, Eduardo dos Santos Paiva.
Abstract
The association of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is rare. Systemic lupus erythematosus, of complex pathophysiology and pleomorphic clinical manifestations, is similar to PCT regarding photosensitivity. One finding that can differentiate both diseases is the presence of cutaneous blisters, which are rare in SLE, but characteristic of PCT. We report one case of the association of PCT and SLE and revise the literature, emphasizing pathophysiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects. One relevant information for clinical practice relates to the treatment of SLE with antimalarials, which is a risk for PCT.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID： 23223706
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Bras Reumatol ISSN： 0482-5004