Coexistent linear scleroderma and juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus

Pediatr Dermatol. 2000 Nov-Dec;17(6):456-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2000.01820.x.

Abstract

We describe a girl who initially presented with linear scleroderma. Five and a half years later she developed systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Previous descriptions of the coexistence of linear scleroderma and SLE in childhood are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Antinuclear / analysis
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation / complications
  • Hyperpigmentation / immunology
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / immunology
  • Scleroderma, Localized / complications*
  • Scleroderma, Localized / immunology
  • Skin / chemistry
  • Skin / pathology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Antinuclear