Author: JJ Medicine

Lupus Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) | Skin, Joints, Organ Systems Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; which we call simply Lupus) is a chronic autoimmune condition involving multisystem inflammation. The etiology of lupus is unknown; however, the pathophysiology of lupus involves production of autoantibodies and formation of immune complexes that deposit into different organ systems. In this lesson we discuss the large variety of signs and symptoms of lupus (and why lupus can be known as the great mimic or imitator of other diseases). I hope you find this lesson helpful. If you do, please like and subscribe for…