Case Report: A Lupus Patient with Abdominal Pain

Dr. Purcell

Emily Purcell, MD, is a second-year rheumatology fellow in the Division of Rheumatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Colin Ligon, MD, MHS, is a rheumatologist at Bon Secours Rheumatology Center, Henrico, Va.

Dr. Derk

Chris T. Derk, MD, MS, is a professor of clinical medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, University of Pennsylvania.

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