Multiple Eruptive Dermatofibromas in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- Author:
Jin Young JUNG
1
;
Boncheol GOO
;
Hye Jin CHUNG
;
Kee Yang CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kychung@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis;
Multiple eruptive dermatofibromas;
Systemic lupus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Arthritis, Juvenile*;
Autoimmune Diseases;
Female;
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous*;
Humans;
Immunosuppression;
Lower Extremity;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2007;45(3):309-311
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Solitary dermatofibroma shows a common occurrence, especially on the lower limbs of young women, while multiple eruptive dermatofibromas are rare and are thought to be associated with altered immunity, such as autoimmune diseases and immunosuppression. We report a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) who developed multiple, eruptive dermatofibromas while she was being treated with systemic corticosteroid. We also review literature on the previously reported cases of multiple eruptive dermatofibromas associated with SLE.
