A Case of Multiple Eruptive Dermatofibromas in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
- Author:
Jin Ki KIM
1
;
Se Rim CHOI
;
Dong Hyun KIM
;
Moon Soo YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea. msyoon@unitel.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dermatofibroma;
Multiple eruptive dermatofibromas;
Systemic lupus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Autoimmune Diseases;
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous;
Humans;
Immunosuppression;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009;47(11):1300-1303
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Dermatofibromas are common benign fibrohistiocytic tumors that occur primarily as a solitary lesion, while multiple eruptive dermatofibromas (MEDFs) are a rare presentation of dermatofibromas and MEDFs are frequently associated with altered immunity, such as autoimmune diseases and immunosuppression. It is still unclear why MEDFs occur in association with these conditions, but this relationship may suggest that MEDFs are the result of an abortive immunoreactive process. We herein report on a case of MEDF that developed in a patient who was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus.
