Becoming a posthuman systemic nomad. Part II: Systemic Nomads. An Ecosophy

A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

SUMMARY During the course of systemic lupus erythematosus in a 10 year-old girl, a go it er develo ped. Subc linical I ly pothyrnic.Jism was found, in addition rising titer of ant imicrosomal antibody and overt hypothyroidism after 6-week cessation of thyroxin tablet lead to the diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Antibodies directed to the thyroid may result in an autoimmune thyroiditis in...

Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Malignancies: Part 2

Cutaneous alerts in systemic malignancy: part I.

The aim of this review is to familiarize dermatologists and clinicians in general with cutaneous signs and symptoms that can help lead to an early diagnosis of an underlying malignancy. Because the skin is one of the most accessible organs, it should never be overlooked in systemic disease. Examination of the skin has the advantage of revealing important information about the patient's conditio...

Cutaneous manifestations of systemic malignancies: part 2.

The skin can be key to early diagnosis of systemic malignancies. In the second part of this review, we present various skin conditions that can, in certain contexts, reveal the presence of malignancy. The skin conditions are presented in groups based on a diverse range of morphological characteristics. Specifically, the following groups are analyzed: erosive and blistering lesions; inflammatory...

Neurobrucellosis in systemic lupus erythematosus

Background: Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection which is endemic in many countries. It is a multisystem disease which may present with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations and complications. Neurobrucellosis is an uncommon complication of brucellosis. Case presentation: A 25-year-old woman with a history of lupus for 5 months referred to the emergency ward of Shahid Beheshti Hosp...