Human Papillomavirus Type 5 Related Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis in A Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature

Epidermodysplasia verruciformis-like lesions in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Sir, Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare, frequently familial disease, caused by chronic infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). EV is characterized by numerous flat warts and red and brownish macules, which sometimes strongly resemble pityriasis versicolor. A high percentage of these lesions develop into squamous cell carcinomas. Lesions similar to those present in EV have been c...

Is there any Association Between Human Lymphotropic Virus Type I (HTLV-I) Infection and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? An Original Research and Literature Review

Refractory Angioedema in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Angioedema secondary to C1 inhibitor deficiency has been rarely reported to be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. A genetic defect of C1 inhibitor produces hereditary angioedema, which is usually presented with cutaneous painless edema, but edema of the genital area, gastrointestinal and laryngeal tracts have also been reported.In lupus patients, angioedema may be the result of an ac...

Pyoderma gangrenosum in a patient with antiphospholipid antibody negative systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report

In any description of leg ulcers in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) earns a mention at least for its being quite rare in such patients. The causative role of aPL (antiphospholipid antibody) in dermatological manifestations of SLE is undermined by the occurrence of PG in aPL negative SLE patients. To the best of our knowledge, there are only two reports of PG in aPL...

Fever of unknown origin in a male patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder which is uncommon in men. It has a wide variety of clinical presentations. Case Report: We report a 21-year-old male presented with one month history of fever, loss of appetite, weight loss and reduced hair growth with an examination revealing an oral ulcer, cervical and axillary lymphadenopathy simulating ...