An interesting case of systemic lupus erythematosus – Rowell's syndrome

Abstract

Rowell's syndrome is a rare disease consisting of systemic lupus erythematosus associated with erythema multiforme-like lesions. Here, we are reporting a patient who presented with a history of erythema multiforme-like eruption with systemic lupus erythematosus in the form of a malar rash with unusual laboratory and immunological findings consistent with Rowell's syndrome.

Keywords

• Anti La antibodies
• anti Ro antibodies
• erythema multiforme
• Rowell's syndrome
• systemic lupus erythematosus