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Discoid lupus erythematosus: First clue to autoimmune haemolytic anaemia in a child Cover

Discoid lupus erythematosus: First clue to autoimmune haemolytic anaemia in a child

Open Access
|Dec 2016

Abstract

Introduction Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is uncommon in the first decade of life. It has been described as part of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or in isolation in adults. We report a case of severe haemolytic anaemia with discoid lesions that gave a clue to diagnosis and management.

Language: English
Page range: 279 - 280
Published on: Dec 5, 2016
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 2016 K M D Mallesh, Arun Basavanahalli Chandregowda, Prakash Javarappa Javarappa, published by Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
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