Bullous lesions as a manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus in two Mexican teenagers

Abstract

Rarely, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presents with bullous lesions due to severe edema and hydropic degeneration of the basal layer, or as a subepidermal blistering disease. Here, we describe two Mexican teenagers, one with SLE with blisters and another with bullous SLE. We also discuss the mechanisms and clinical implications of lesion formation in patients with SLE and bullae.© 2010 Sáez-de-Ocariz et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.