Global InformationTumid lupus erythematosus information
| Tumid lupus erythematosus | |
|---|---|
| Other names | "Lupus erythematosus tumidus"[1] |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Tumid lupus erythematosus is a rare, but distinctive entity in which patients present with edematous erythematous plaques, usually on the trunk.[2]
Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) was reported by Henri Gougerot and Burnier R. in 1930. It is a photosensitive skin disorder, a different subtype of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) from discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) or subacute CLE (SCLE).[3] LET is usually found on sun-exposed areas of the body. Skin lesions are edematous, urticarialike annular papules and plaques. Topical corticosteroids are not effective as treatment for LET, but many will respond to chloroquine. LET resolves with normal skin, no residual scarring, no hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation. Cigarette smokers who have LET may not respond very well to chloroquine.[4][5]
It has been suggested that it is equivalent to Jessner lymphocytic infiltrate of the skin.[6]
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- ^ Gougerot H, Burnier R. Lupus érythémateux "tumidus". Bull Soc Fr Dermatol Syphiligr. 1930;37:1291-1292.
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- ^ "Jessner Lymphocytic Infiltration of the Skin: eMedicine Dermatology". Retrieved 2010-05-22.