Ricard Cervera
Spain
Research Article
Comparative Analysis of Acute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus with Subacute and Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: Clinical and Immunological Study of 308 Patients
Author(s): Mauricio A. Vera-Recabarren, Mario García-Carrasco, Ricard Cervera and Carmen HerreroMauricio A. Vera-Recabarren, Mario García-Carrasco, Ricard Cervera and Carmen Herrero
Background: Patients with acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (ACLE) usually have systemic manifestations and there is a strong association between ACLE and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involvement. However, there is scarce information on the differences in the systemic manifestations when compared with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) and chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE).
Objective: To analyse and compare the prevalence and characteristics of the main clinical and immunological manifestations of patients with ACLE, who were initially attending a Department of Dermatology, with respect to those with SCLE and CCLE.
Methods: A total of 38 patients with ACLE were studied. The clinical and serological characteristics of all the patients were collected in a chart review. These patients wer.. View More»
