Verrucous (hypertrophic) cutaneous lupus erythematosus: a case report

Verrucous (Hypertrophic) lupus erythematosus (LE) represents a rare but distinct, variant of chronic discoid lupus erythematosus. We report a case of LE with verrucous lesions for its rarity and peculiar location posing a diagnostic dilemma.

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Published inNigerian journal of medicine Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 113 - 114
Main Authors Yusuf, M S, Uloko, A E, Mohammed, A Z
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Nigeria 01.01.2012
Subjects
Antirheumatic Agents - therapeutic use
Betamethasone - therapeutic use
Child
Chloroquine - therapeutic use
Diagnosis, Differential
Drug Therapy, Combination
Female
Glucocorticoids - therapeutic use
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous - diagnosis
Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous - drug therapy
Prednisolone - therapeutic use
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Summary:Verrucous (Hypertrophic) lupus erythematosus (LE) represents a rare but distinct, variant of chronic discoid lupus erythematosus. We report a case of LE with verrucous lesions for its rarity and peculiar location posing a diagnostic dilemma.
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ISSN:1115-2613