Drug-induced lupus erythematosus aggravated by oral zinc therapy

Drug-induced lupus erythematosus aggravated by oral zinc therapy

A woman with hypertension had been treated with hydralazine and propranolol for the past 6 years. Leg ulcers and mild joint involvement had been observed for 3 years. When oral zinc therapy was started, multisystemic manifestations of a lupus erythematosus-like syndrome developed within one week. Th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Acta dermato-venereologica 1979-01, Vol.59 (4), p.368-370
1. Verfasser: Fjellner, B
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Administration, Oral
Female
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - chemically induced
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - pathology
Middle Aged
Skin - pathology
Zinc - administration & dosage
Zinc - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:A woman with hypertension had been treated with hydralazine and propranolol for the past 6 years. Leg ulcers and mild joint involvement had been observed for 3 years. When oral zinc therapy was started, multisystemic manifestations of a lupus erythematosus-like syndrome developed within one week. The possible implication of zinc in drug-induced lupus is discussed.
ISSN:0001-5555
1651-2057
DOI:10.2340/0001555559368370