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Simple detection of the lupus erythematosus cell phenomenon

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A method for the detection of the Lupus erythematosus (L. E.) cell phenomenon is described. The simple diagnostic aid is based on the principle of the application of 1–2 drops of the patient's own serum on the surface skin lesion (“skin window”) of the patient's forearm at the second hour and the presence of a relatively large amount of L. E. cells in preparations from the 4th hour of observation.

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Eine Methode für Bestimmung des L. E.-Zell-Phänomens wird beschrieben. Das einfache diagnostische Hilfsmittel beruht auf dem Prinzip der Applikation von 1–2 Thropfen eigenen Blutserums des Patienten auf die oberflächliche Hautläsion („Hautfenster“) des Unterarms desselben Patienten in der zweiten Stunde der Beobachtung. Auf den Präparaten von der vierten Stunde wurde eine verhältnismäßig große Menge von L. E.-Zellen gefunden.

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Jansa, P., Urbánek, K. Simple detection of the lupus erythematosus cell phenomenon. Klin Wochenschr 50, 660–661 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01487082

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