Three Cases of Linear Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus.
- Author:
Hyang Suk YOU
1
;
Seung Wook JWA
;
Hoon Soo KIM
;
Hyun Chang KO
;
Byung Soo KIM
;
Moon Bum KIM
;
Margaret SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea. smargie@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Linear;
Lines of Blaschko;
Lupus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Atrophy;
Extremities;
Histiocytes;
Humans;
Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous;
Lymphocytes;
Neck
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2012;50(12):1064-1068
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Linear lesions of discoid lupus erythemaosus (DLE), subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus or tumid lupus erythematosus, following the lines of Blaschko, are called linear cutaneous lupus erythematosus (LCLE). Lesions of LCLE appear as linear unilateral erythematous plaques predominantly on the face. Neck, trunk or the extremities may also be affected. Histological findings show hyperkeratosis with follicular plugging, epidermal atrophy, hydropic degeneration and dense perivascular infiltration of the inflammatory cells, including lymphocytes and histiocytes. To our knowledge, four cases of linear lupus erythematosus have been reported in Korean literature. We report three patients diagnosed with LCLE.
