MS-2468

MS-2468

A 32-year-old woman visits her primary care physician with complaints of wrist and finger pain that has persisted for a month. Despite taking paracetamol, the pain has not subsided. The patient also reports experiencing redness on her cheeks and feeling warm, as if she has a fever. She has noticed that exposure to sunlight exacerbates the rash and has started using sunscreen. The patient works as a teacher, has no significant medical history, and no family history of musculoskeletal issues. During the examination, the doctor observes a butterfly-shaped rash on the patient’s face and records a heart rate of 81 beats per minute, respiratory rate of 13 breaths per minute, and blood pressure of 143/88 mmHg. What is the most accurate description of this patient’s condition?