Churg-Strauss Syndrome, Allergic Granulomatosis, Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic - DermAtlas

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Alex Lin, MS IV

Diagnosis

Churg-Strauss syndrome allergic granulomatosis vasculitis, leukocytoclastic

Body Site

finger hand

Age

44 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

purple

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

Comments

A 44 year old woman with a history of progressive pulmonary disease developed symmetric painful, violoaceous nodules with central necrotic crusts on her knuckles and elbows. Skin biopsy showed changes consistent with Churg-Struass disease. See CME cases for a complete review of the case

Description

tender violaceous nodules with central necrotic crust

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9/23/2001 11:58:22

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