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May 29, 2026Case Reports in Medicine0 citationsOpen Access

Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Clinical Presentation in Two Asian Cases

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PNPhuong Thi Thanh NguyenTNThuy Thi Phan NguyenHNHoang Dai Nghia Nguyen

Key Points

  • This report aims to highlight the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria of bullous systemic lupus erythematosus (BSLE) in two Asian patients.
  • Clinical evaluation of two cases diagnosed with BSLE in a tertiary Dermatology Hospital in Vietnam.
  • Utilization of immunofluorescence studies, histological findings, and serological testing for diagnosis.
  • Both cases presented with vesiculobullous lesions on sun-exposed areas.
  • Lesions were confirmed at the dermal-epidermal junction via histological analysis.
  • Autoantibodies specific to skin were identified in serological testing.

Abstract

Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus (BSLE) is a rare subset of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), characterized by the rapid onset of vesiculobullous lesions that primarily affect sun‐exposed areas of the body. These lesions typically form along the dermal–epidermal junction and are associated with the presence of autoantibodies that target the skin. While BSLE often occurs in patients with a prior diagnosis of SLE, it can occasionally present as the initial manifestation of the disease. The diagnosis of BSLE requires a thorough evaluation based on clinical features, immunofluorescence studies, histological findings, and serological testing to distinguish it from other similar dermatological conditions. Herein, we report two cases of BSLE at a tertiary Dermatology Hospital in Vietnam.

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Nguyen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192d13fab5b468c4415dcbhttps://doi.org/10.1155/carm/1980187
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