Systemic lupus erythematosus, following prodromal idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, presenting with skin lesions resembling malignant atrophic papulosis. (1st October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wallace, M. P.; Thomas, J. M.; Meligonis, G.; Ha, T.
• Is Part Of: Clinical and experimental dermatology. Volume 42:Number 7(2017)
• Page Start: 774
• Page End: 776
• Publication Date: 2017-10-01
• Subjects: Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ced.13158
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0307-6938

Abstract

Summary: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. Its incidence in the UK is approximately 1 per 10 000. Cutaneous involvement, encompassing acute, subacute and chronic disease, occurs in over two‐thirds of cases, and can often be the first clue to diagnosis. We describe a highly unusual case of SLE occurring after prodromal idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and presenting with skin lesions more typical of malignant atrophic papulosis, a rare and often fatal vasculopathy. Such a combination of rare features emphasizes the potential for complexity in this multisystem disease.