Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus Erythematosus, Tumid - DermAtlas

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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

lupus erythematosus lupus erythematosus, tumid

Body Site

back arm trunk

Age

64 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

scattered

Color

red

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

generalized, disseminated

Comments

This 64-year-old man developed rasymptomatic ed dermal plaques associated with arthralgias 2 months ago. A skin biopsy revealed a lymphocytic perivascular infiltrate with a dramatic increase in dermal mucin. All lupus serologic studies were negative, and a medical evaluation failed to reveal systemic disease. He was treated with oral hydroxychloriquine.

Description

widespread infiltrated 1-3 cm round red plaques

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5/22/2005 22:08:06

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