Case Reports
Discoid lupus erythematosus: First clue to autoimmune haemolytic anaemia in a child
Authors:
K M D Mallesh ,
Department of Paediatrics, Bangalore Medical College, India, IN
About K M D
Department of Paediatrics, Bangalore Medical College, India
Arun Basavanahalli Chandregowda,
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Fort, Bangaluru, Karnataka, India, IN
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Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Fort, Bangaluru, Karnataka, India
Prakash Javarappa Javarappa
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Fort, Bangaluru, Karnataka, India, IN
About Prakash Javarappa
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Fort, Bangaluru, Karnataka, India
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.
How to Cite:
Mallesh, K.M.D., Chandregowda, A.B. and Javarappa, P.J., 2016. Discoid lupus erythematosus: First clue to autoimmune haemolytic anaemia in a child. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 45(4), pp.279–280. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljch.v45i4.8185
Published on
05 Dec 2016.
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