A butterfly rash on the face is characteristic of which inflammatory connective tissue disease?
1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
3. Paget's disease
4. Gout
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Rationale 1: Rheumatoid arthritis does not present with a rash.
Rationale 2: Most people with SLE have skin manifestations at some point during their disease. SLE was originally described as a skin disorder and named for the characteristic red butterfly rash across the cheeks and bridge of the nose.
Rationale 3: Patients with Paget's disease do not have a rash.
Rationale 4: Patients with gout do not have a rash.
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