Turkish Journal of Nephrology
Case Report

Varicella-like Lesions in a Patient with Aggressive Lupus Nephritis

1.

Department of Nephrology, Erciyes University School of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey

2.

Department of Internal Medicine, Erciyes University School of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey

3.

Department of Dermatology, Erciyes University School of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey

4.

Department of Pathology, Erciyes University School of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey

Turkish J Nephrol 2022; 31: 81-84
DOI: 10.5152/turkjnephrol.2022.21022
Read: 966 Downloads: 482 Published: 09 November 2021

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that is widespread throughout the world. Vasculitis can present in patients with lupus nephritis in very different clinics. However, if rapid diagnosis and treatment are not applied, this disease may be mortal. The patient with lupus nephritis, which was aggressive and accompanied by infection, and remission with strong immunosuppressive therapy and infection treatment. In this case, vasculitis with varicella-like lesions is presented.

Cite this article as: Koyuncu S, Durmuş H, Öksüm Solak E, et al. Varicella-like lesions in a patient with aggressive lupus nephritis. Turk J Nephrol. 2022;31(1):81-84.

Files
EISSN 2667-4440