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An Unusual Case of Late-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Digital Gangrene

Authors

  • Juan Raphael M. Gonzales Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Kristine Niña Y. Limquiaco Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Sandra Susana F. Sanidad Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Bernadette Heizel M. Reyes Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.4249

Keywords:

Late-onset digital ischemia lupus

Abstract

Digital gangrene is an uncommon initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rarely in late-onset disease. This case presents a 50-year-old woman who developed digital gangrene and was subsequently diagnosed with SLE. Early treatment with immunosuppression and anticoagulation halted the progression of the digital ischemia. This case highlights that late-onset SLE, often described as having a more benign and insidious course, can also present with catastrophic limb-threatening manifestations.

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