Genital Ulcers Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - What are the Possible Causes? A Case Report.
Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
; 10(8): 003972, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease that affects many organs. In this report, we discuss the case of a patient with SLE who presented to an out-hospital clinic, complaining of fever and pain with genital ulcers. Negative evaluations for other causes of genital ulcers, indicated these ulcers as related to SLE. This case highlights the importance of including SLE ulcers in the differential diagnosis of genital ulcers. LEARNING POINTS Determining the cause of genital ulceration is a clinical challenge, especially in sexually active individuals.Genital ulcers associated with SLE are often underdiagnosed. Any patient with a history of SLE presenting with genital discomfort and/or pain must be evaluated for genital ulcers without delay.
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