Large subcutaneous calcification in systemic lupus erythematosus: Treatment with oral aluminum hydroxide administration followed by surgical excision

Journal of Korean Medical Science

Volumn 14, Issue 5, 1999, Pages 589-592

  Park, Young Min ^a   Lee, Sang Jung ^a   Kang, Hoon ^a   Cho, Sang Hyun ^a  

^a The Catholic University of Korea   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Aluminum hydroxide; Calcinosis; Lupus erythematosus systemic

Indexed keywords

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE;

ADULT; ARTICLE; BIOPSY; CALCINOSIS; CASE REPORT; FEMALE; HUMAN; ORAL DRUG ADMINISTRATION; SKIN DISEASE; SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS;

ADMINISTRATION, ORAL; ADULT; ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; BIOPSY; CALCINOSIS; FEMALE; HUMANS; LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, SYSTEMIC; SKIN DISEASES;

EID: 0033203309     PISSN: 10118934     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3346/jkms.1999.14.5.589     Document Type: Article

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