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Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus
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Diagnosis & Tests
The history shows use of a medication associated with drug-induced lupus. An examination of the skin shows characteristic skin rash or lesions. Signs of pericarditis may be present. Listening to the chest with a stethoscope (auscultation) may reveal abnormal sounds such as heart murmur, pleural friction rub, or pericardial friction rub.
Tests for SLE include:
A chest x-ray may show evidence of pleuritis or pericarditis. An ECG may show heart involvement.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Arthritis
• Autoimmune Disorders
• Hemolytic Anemia
• Lupus Nephritis
• Myocarditis
• Pericarditis
• Pleurisy
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Tests & Exams
• Antinuclear Antibody Panel
• ECG
• LE Cell Test
Other Topics
• Antibody
• Auscultation
• Chronic
• Fever
• Immune Response
• Joint Pain
• Joint Swelling
• Rashes
• Systemic
Review Date : 10/24/2003
Reviewed By : Stanford Peng, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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