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Absence of the Eighth Component of Complement in Association with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-Like Disease
Hugo E. Jasin
Hugo E. Jasin
Published September 1, 1977
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 1977;60(3):709-715. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI108823.
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Absence of the Eighth Component of Complement in Association with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-Like Disease

Abstract

A 56-yr-old black woman with absence of the eighth component of complement and a disease compatible with systemic lupus erythematosus is described. Her disease is characterized by the presence of photosensitive “malar” rash, alopecia, polyarthritis, and nephrotic syndrome.

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Hugo E. Jasin

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