An atypical presentation of erythema elevatum diutinum
Rev. HCPA & Fac. Med. Univ. Fed. Rio Gd. do Sul
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33(1): 80-83, jan.-mar. 2013. ilus
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in English
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| ID: lil-687601
ABSTRACT
Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare chronic leukocytoclastic vasculitis of unknown etiology. Lesions are usually asymptomatic, although burning and itchiness can occur. The typical clinical presentation is characterized by persistent, symmetrical,papules and nodules that may coalesce to form larger nodules or plaques. It may be associated with various pathologies and the diagnosis is based on clinical and histopathological findings. Treatment is based on the use of dapsone and sulfonamides, first-line therapies, and other options such as niacinamide, tetracycline,colchicine, chloroquine and corticosteroids. We describe the case of a 65-year-oldmale patient that presented a single lesion on the dorsum of the hand, an unusual clinical presentation.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Erythema Multiforme
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Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. HCPA & Fac. Med. Univ. Fed. Rio Gd. do Sul
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre/BR
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