Cytoplasmic anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (c-ANCA) in systemic lupus erythematosus: An overlapping syndrome?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and small-sized vessel vasculitis are usually two distinguishable autoimmune diseases. We report a case of novo SLE associated with cytoplasmatic antineutrophil cytoplasmatic antibodies (c-ANCA). A 34-year old woman was admitted to our hospital for purpura, weight loss, inflammatory polyarthralgia and nasal stuffiness with advanced renal failure. The investigations have revealed positive […]