Digital dry gangrene as a primary manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Issue 12 (8th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sonkar, Satyendra Kumar; Kumar, Satish; Atam, Virendra; Chaudhary, Shyam Chand
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 12:Issue 12(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-12-08
• Subjects: immunological products and vaccines -- musculoskeletal and joint disorders -- emergency medicine -- vasculitis -- systemic lupus erythematosus; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-230869
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Digital dry gangrene is commonly seen in cases of connective tissue disease such as systemic sclerosis. In systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) digital gangrene is rare. As initial manifestation, it is again a rare phenomenon because it occurs late in the course of disease. Here we are reporting the case of a woman who was having extensive cutaneous gangrene of her fingers and toes, as a first and foremost presentation without any other typical signs and symptoms of SLE. Her serology was positive for SLE. The patient was treated conservatively and responded well.