Abstract

AROJA SANTOS, Vladimir  and  TROCHE VASQUEZ, Rolando. LUPUS ERITEMATOSO SISTÉMICO MASCULINO. Rev. Méd. La Paz [online]. 2017, vol.23, n.2, pp.29-33. ISSN 1726-8958.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is the paradigm of systemic autoimmune syndrome, whose etiologyis farfrom being clarified, although the knowledge of its pathogenesis has inexorably advanced in recent years, such as the most hidden secrets of the functioning of the autoimmune system. It is much more common in women (10: 1) and usually occurs in late adolescence and at age 50, is also more frequent and severe in some ethnic groups, especially African American and Hispanic; its chronic nature, its great clinical variety, its episodes of activation and remission, the presence of numerous antibodies and the response to immunosuppressive treatment are indicative of its autoimmune nature. We present the case of a 38-year-old male patient of Hispanic origin, who debuted with serositis, and who responded adequately to the immunosuppressive treatment instituted.

Keywords : systemic lupus erythematosus; male; immunosuppressants.

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