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Explain of Inflammation

9. Edema, gross

The young woman has a malar rash (the so-called "butterfly" rash because of the shape across the cheeks). Such a rash suggests lupus. Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) involves mainly just the skin and is, therefore, relatively benign compared to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In either case, sunlight exposure accentuates this erythematous rash. A small number (5 to 10%) of DLE patients go on to develop SLE (usually the DLE patients with a positive ANA).

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