Medicine
* Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as "Lupus". When the term 'lupus' is used without modification, it usually means SLE, especially in a medical context.
o Drug-induced lupus erythematosus, a drug-induced form of SLE
o Lupus nephritis, an inflammation of the kidneys caused by SLE, when anti-DNA antibodies, which the body makes, percipitate in the kidneys.
* Lupus pernio, a feature of sarcoidosis.
* Lupus vulgaris, a feature of cutaneous tuberculosis
* Lupus anticoagulant, an antibody causing a delay in coagulation
MORE INFO ABOUT LUPUS COMING SOON.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
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