Abstract

Leprosy and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) share many clinical and laboratory characteristics. Clinically, both diseases may present with skin lesions, peripheral neuropathy, and arthritis. They also share serologic similarities, including ANA, anti-TPO3, RF, ANCA, anti-CCP, aPL, AMA, anti-La/SSB, and anti-cardiolipin antibodies. Further confounding the distinction is the possibility that patients may truly have both diseases concurrently. At the moment, there is no consensus on how to distinguish between leprosy-induced SLE-like symptoms and true SLE.

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call