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What to do if i have polyarthritis with mild pleuritis and a mild malar rash. what could this be?
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Most likely lupus: Impossible to say for sure without more details but the arthritis, pleuritis and malar rash are three out of 11 cardinal features of lupus. More information including lab studies are needed. I would definitely seek the help of a rheumatologist.
Answered 5/23/2013
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