A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Secondary AntiphospholipidSyndrome Presenting as Livedo Reticularis.
- Author:
Jung Wook KIM
1
;
Doo Jin OH
;
Kyung Jong CHO
;
Soon Kwon HONG
;
Deborah LEE
;
Seon Wook HWANG
;
Sung Wook PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Pusan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. skindoctor@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Antiphospholipid syndrome;
Livedo reticularis;
Systemic lupus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Antibodies;
Antibodies, Anticardiolipin;
Antiphospholipid Syndrome;
Communicable Diseases;
Humans;
Leg;
Livedo Reticularis*;
Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*;
Pregnancy Complications;
Thrombosis
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2007;45(6):622-625
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Antiphospholipid syndrome is defined as the presence of lupus anticoagulant antibodies or anticardiolipin antibodies with vascular thrombosis or specific pregnancy complications. Antiphospholipid syndrome can be associated with autoimmune, malignant or infectious diseases. Cutaneous manifestations of antiphospholipid syndrome are variable and can be a first clue to the syndrome or other associated diseases. We report a case of systemic lupus erythematosus and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome presenting as livedo reticularis on both legs of a patient. We recommend that patients with livedo reticularis should be examined for systemic lupus erythematosus or antiphospholipid syndrome.
