Successful use of anifrolumab in refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus with systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report
A 61-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus presented with refractory discoid lupus. Despite treatment with numerous immunosuppressive therapies, including prednisone, hydroxychloroquine and mycophenolate mofetil, her cutaneous lupus remained active and significantly impacted her quality...
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| author | Abdullah Ramadhan Anita Troung Elaine Yacyshyn Robert Gniadecki |
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| description | A 61-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus presented with refractory discoid lupus. Despite treatment with numerous immunosuppressive therapies, including prednisone, hydroxychloroquine and mycophenolate mofetil, her cutaneous lupus remained active and significantly impacted her quality of life. Introduction of anifrolumab led to remarkable improvement, highlighting its potential for refractory discoid lupus erythematosus. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-264f2a69ccd94ca189b6c90c43f4a7422025-08-20T03:50:26ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open Medical Case Reports2050-313X2025-06-011310.1177/2050313X251350376Successful use of anifrolumab in refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus with systemic lupus erythematosus: A case reportAbdullah Ramadhan0Anita Troung1Elaine Yacyshyn2Robert Gniadecki3Department of Dermatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CanadaDepartment of Dermatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CanadaDepartment of Dermatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CanadaDepartment of Dermatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CanadaA 61-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus presented with refractory discoid lupus. Despite treatment with numerous immunosuppressive therapies, including prednisone, hydroxychloroquine and mycophenolate mofetil, her cutaneous lupus remained active and significantly impacted her quality of life. Introduction of anifrolumab led to remarkable improvement, highlighting its potential for refractory discoid lupus erythematosus.https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X251350376 |
| spellingShingle | Abdullah Ramadhan Anita Troung Elaine Yacyshyn Robert Gniadecki Successful use of anifrolumab in refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus with systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report SAGE Open Medical Case Reports |
| title | Successful use of anifrolumab in refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus with systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report |
| title_full | Successful use of anifrolumab in refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus with systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Successful use of anifrolumab in refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus with systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Successful use of anifrolumab in refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus with systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report |
| title_short | Successful use of anifrolumab in refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus with systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report |
| title_sort | successful use of anifrolumab in refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus with systemic lupus erythematosus a case report |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X251350376 |
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