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Generalised Blisters and Respiratory distress: A Case of Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Tjalma's syndrome is a benign combination of ascites, pleural effusion, and elevated CA-125 occurring in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Reports of Tjalma's syndrome are scarce. An elevated CA-125 level often suggests the possibility of the presence of a malignant tumor. We report a case of generalised erythema and blisters with pruritus, massive unilateral pleural effusion and elevated CA-125. This patient was finally diagnosed with bullous systemic lupus erythematosus after exclusion of tumour and other maculopapular disorders. We hope that this particular case may provide a more comprehensive and novel diagnostic idea of systemic lupus erythematosus and pleural effusion, avoiding unnecessary anxiety, laboratory tests and surgical interventions.

Source: Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s484441

Authors: Mingyuan Ren, Yijia He, Jianzhong Zhang, Jinfang Zhang, Guoqiang Zhang

Institutions: Hebei Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei University of Engineering

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,836