Disseminated lupus erythematosus

Abstract

A typical case of disseminated lupus erythematosus has been reported. Although many organs were involved, a kidney lesion resulting in the nephrotic syndrome produced the most striking clinical and pathological findings. The relation of the clinical symptoms, to the subsequent histopathologic findings has been discussed. The problems encountered when treating disseminated lupus erythematosus have been outlined. The authors wish to acknowledge with gratitude the great help given by Dr. A. Yasuda and Dr. Raymond Christensen, Department of Pathology, Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission, and by the 406 General Medical Laboratory, U.S.A., Tokyo, Japan, Col. Joe M. Blumberg, Commanding Officer. © 1956, The Keio Journal of Medicine. All rights reserved.