Heterogeneous lupus‐specific lesions and treatment outcome, in a single patient, over a period of time. Issue 5 (22nd March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fernandes, Melissa; Taulaigo, Anna V.; Vidal, Carolina; Agostini, Patrick; Riso, Nuno; Moraes‐Fontes, Maria Francisca
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 7:Issue 5(2019)
• Page Start: 865
• Page End: 871
• Publication Date: 2019-03-22
• Subjects: discoid lupus erythematosus -- heterogeneity -- lupus erythematosus tumidus -- subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus -- systemic lupus erythematosus -- treatment; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2105
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: The report highlights the importance of strict clinico‐histological correlations when skin biopsies are performed in diagnostic doubt in systemic lupus erythematosus. Furthermore, PUVA is never indicated in autoimmune conditions involving photosensitivity, due to high potential for internal and cutaneous aggravation of the disease, as the authors observed in this case. Abstract : The report highlights the importance of strict clinico‐histological correlations when skin biopsies are performed in diagnostic doubt in systemic lupus erythematosus. Furthermore, PUVA is never indicated in autoimmune conditions involving photosensitivity, due to high potential for internal and cutaneous aggravation of the disease, as the authors observed in this case.