Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Triggered by Radiotherapy

• Main Authors: I. Kolm (Author), E. Pawlik (Author), N. Eggmann (Author), J. Kamarachev (Author), K. Kerl (Author), L.E. French (Author), G.F.L. Hofbauer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Karger Publishers, 2013-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The origin of collagen autoimmune diseases is not fully understood. Some studies postulate a mechanism of molecular mimicry or heterologous immunity following viral infections triggering autoimmunity. Apart from infections, other exogenous factors such as visible light or X-rays have bee...