Lupus Erythematosus, Subacute Cutaneous - DermAtlas

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Chris Ha, MD

Diagnosis

lupus erythematosus, subacute cutaneous

Body Site

arm

Age

50 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

annular

Color

red purple

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

Comments

This 5o year old man has a 25 year history of systemic lupus erythematosus with occasional fevers, arthralgias, photosensitivity, lymphopenia, and annular plaques but no significant renal, cardiac or central nervous system involvement. Serologic studies were positive for antibodies against Ro (ssA) and La (ssB) and an antinuclear antibody titer of 1:640.

Description

round, arcuate, and annular red to violaceous plaques with overlying scale

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5/28/2001 12:25:45

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