Lupus erythematosus tumidus in Japan: a case report and a review of the literature
Nishiyama M et al. - The authors report here the case of a 48-year-old Japanese woman showing plaque-forming scattered indurative papules on her face, buttock and extremities. Histological examination revealed a large amount of interstitial mucin deposition, and negative direct immunofluorescence was observed. The provocative phototesting reproduced the skin lesion, and the patient was diagnosed with lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET). [more...]
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