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A 51-year-old male asked about a 33-year-old female:

Dle biopsy inconclusive weak positive ana, ds-dna normal ena r positive ant rnp positive .fbc &urine ok photosen rash face &ears fingers consider sle?

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Dr. John Goldmananswered

Rheumatology 57 years experience

Consider SLE or over: Might consider SLE or overlap syndrome or both. You need to see a rheumatologist

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