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Rare presentation of hypocomplementaemic urticarial vasculitis syndrome (HUVS) overlapping with systemic erythematosus lupus (SLE) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)   
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Chen Chao
Arş. Gör. Merve AKSOY Arş. Gör. Merve AKSOY
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Nidhi Varma
Clement E. Tagoe
Devamını Göster
Özet
Hypocomplementaemic urticarial vasculitis syndrome (HUVS) is a rare immune complex-mediated disorder marked by non-pruritic urticarial lesions, hypocomplementaemia (low C1q levels), leucocytoclastic vasculitis and systemic manifestations (joint pain, angio-oedema and uveitis). Complications include renal disease, lung disease and acute laryngeal oedema that can prove fatal. Distinguishing HUVS from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is challenging due to overlapping symptoms and diagnostic criteria. Here, we present the case of a male who presented with uveitis, maculopapular (and urticarial) rash and facial and joint swelling. Investigation revealed atypical antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody, elevated antinuclear antibodies, low C1q and leucocytoclastic vasculitis on skin biopsy. Renal biopsy showed diffuse mesangial focal endocapillary proliferation with full-house immunofluorescence staining concerning for HUVS versus SLE class III nephritis. The management of HUVS is complicated by a lack of FDA-approved guidelines, with therapies ranging from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to immunosuppressants. The overlapping of HUVS, SLE and small lymphocytic lymphoma necessitates a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to control disease progression and improve outcomes.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Vasculitis | Systemic lupus erythematosus | Proteinurea | Paraneoplastic Syndromes | Malignant and Benign haematology
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü ESCI dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı BMJ CASE REPORTS
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 02-2025
Cilt No 18
Sayı 2
Doi Numarası 10.1136/bcr-2024-262329