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Leonardo Silva, MD

Diagnosis

lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus

Body Site

mouth palate, hard lip

Age

23 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

discrete confluent

Color

red

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This 23-year-old man developed painful oral erosions 6 months before cutaneous lesions. A biopsy of the palate showed changes typical of lupus erythematous. Note crusts and erosions on his lips.

Description

symmetric ragged irregularly shaped red ulcers

Categories

collagen vascular disease ulcer dental/oral disorder

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12/26/2006 21:47:07

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