DermAtlas: Dermatology Image lupus_1_010822 (lupus erythematosus, subacute cutaneous

Dermatology - NECK: lupus erythematosus, subacute cutaneous - lupus erythematosus

Image Name:

lupus_1_010822

File Type:

jpg

Diagnosis:

LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, SUBACUTE CUTANEOUS / LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
POIKILODERMA

Category:

collagen vascular disease /
reactive erythema /
papulosquamous eruptions

Morphology:

papulosquamous (bump, scale) / plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Organization:

Pattern:

Color:

purple

Body Site:

neck

Age:

54 years

Gender:

female

Image Year:

2001

Contributor:

Bernard Cohen, MD

First Published:

November 19, 2001

Description:

symmetric violaceous scaly psoriasiform plaques

Comments:

A 54 year old woman complained of an itchy scaly violaceous rash in a sunexposed pattern. Skin biopsy showed changes consistent with connective tissue disease. Laboratory studies showed a positive antinuclear antibody at 1:80, positive antiRo antibody (antissA). She was started on oral hydroxychloroquine, prednisone, and aggressive sun protection.

Related Links:

Lupus Foundation of America
League for Chronic Inflammatory Tissue Diseases
Dermatologic Disease Database (lupus erythematosus)

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