Lupus eritematoso discoide crónico hipertrófico / Hypertrophic chronic discoid lupus erythematosus
Arch. argent. dermatol
; 63(2): 70-73, mar.-abr. 2013. ilus
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-766753
Responsible library:
AR144.1
RESUMEN
El lupus eritematoso discoide crónico hipertrófico (LEDCH) es una variedad poco frecuente del lupus eritematoso discoidecrónico (LEDC) y se manifiesta con lesiones hiperqueratósicas que comprometen áreas fotoexpuestas. Generalmente el cursoclínico está marcado por la cronicidad y resistencia al tratamiento. Presentamos una paciente con lesiones de LEDCH querespondió satisfactoriamente al tratamiento con fotoprotección, corticoides tópicos y sistémicos y antimaláricos. Las lesiones desaparecieron, dejando secuelas pigmentarias residuales.
ABSTRACT
Hypertrophic chronic discoid lupus erythematosus (LEDCH) is a rare variety of chronic discoid lupus erythematosus (LEDC)characterized by hyperkeratotic lesions that compromise photoexposed areas. Clinical course is marked by chronicity andtreatment resistance. A female patient with LEDCH successfully treated with photoprotection, topical and systemic corticosteroidsand antimalarials is presented. Lesions disappeared leaving residual pigmentary sequelae.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Malaria
/
Neglected Diseases
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid
/
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Arch. argent. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Argentina
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Intendente Carrasco/AR