Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
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Lupus erythematosus commonly presents with a malar rash. The classic malar rash of lupus extends over the bridge of the nose. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic, potentially debilitating or fatal autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. SLE can affect any part of the body, but often harms the heart, joints (rheumatological), skin, lungs, blood vessels and brain/nervous system ...
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Resources
- Autoimmune Diseases (Cleveland Clinic)
- Lupus (HealthWorld)
- Lupus (Cleveland Clinic)
- Lupus - Neurological Sequelae (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (Google Health)
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (National Women's Health Information Center)
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Cleveland Clinic)

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