Systemic lupus erythematosus diagnosed during interferon alfa therapy

South Med J. 1996 Aug;89(8):810-4. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199608000-00012.

Abstract

We describe a patient who had clinical manifestations of several autoimmune disorders: Sjögren's syndrome, benign hypergammaglobulinemic purpura of Waldenström, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The SLE was diagnosed during therapy with interferon alfa. Testing for anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies was negative until the serum was diluted to eliminate a possible prozone phenomenon of antibody excess.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypergammaglobulinemia / etiology*
  • Interferon-alpha / adverse effects*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / blood
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Purpura / etiology*
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / etiology*
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / etiology*

Substances

  • Interferon-alpha