Systemic Lupus Erythematosis

Systemic Lupus Erythematosis

I see these cases all of the time, in both simple walk-ins and when I get a hematological consult for a coagulopathy or things like leukopenia.

The round pink cell in the center of the filed is an LE cell. A LE cell is a neutrophil that has phagocytosed nuclear material that is coated with antibody.  An LE cell differs from a tart cell which is a neutrophil which has phagocytosed another cell.

The pink rash on the cheek represents the "lupus mask"

Click here for URL of the chest xray of the woman with SLE, pregnancy, and cardiomyopathy.

Occasionally, lupus patients get a deep venous thrombosis.

Occasionally, patients persent with acute renal failure.