The Case of Systemic Lupus Erithematous Starting With Auricular Chondiritis
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The Case of Systemic Lupus Erithematous Starting With Auricular Chondiritis

Anatol J Gen Med Res 2015;25(2):125-128 DOI: 10.5222/terh.2015.125
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disorder which can be seen in locomotor system or systemic disease. Chondritis is a inflammation of cartilage involving due to variable etiology.

METHODS

Chondritis can be seen at systemic lupus erythematosus which is a autoimmune disease. Case reports published in the literature, chondritis described with attack which in the course of lupus.

RESULTS

In present case the first symptom in patient was auricular chondritis, systemic lupus erythematosus patients in follow-up clinical and laboratory findings are evident

CONCLUSION

Chondritis is rare in patients with lupus, we present this case because it is much more rare with chondritis attack began.

Keywords: auricular chondiritis, systemic lupus erythematosus