Article Text
Unusual presentation of more common disease/injury
Case report
Digital dry gangrene as a primary manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus
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.
- immunological products and vaccines
- musculoskeletal and joint disorders
- emergency medicine
- vasculitis
- systemic lupus erythematosus