Sun Exposure in Pediatrics — 14yo Child | Pediatric Rheumatology | SMLE Q#11363
SMLE Question #11363
Pediatrics
Pediatric Rheumatology
Objective: OBJ-1767
Last updated: February 2026
A 14-year-old girl has 3 months of fatigue and intermittent swelling and morning stiffness (~1 hour) in the small joints of the hands and wrists. For several weeks, she has had a red rash over the cheeks and nasal bridge that worsens with sun exposure. Examination shows an erythematous facial rash that spares the nasolabial folds and mild bilateral wrist tenderness with decreased range of motion. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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