A Case of Multiple Dermatofibromas in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
- Author:
Yong Ju KIM
1
;
Jeong Eun KIM
;
Ae Ree KIM
;
Sang Wook SON
;
Hae Jun SONG
;
Chil Hwan OH
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. choh@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Multiple dermatofibromas;
Systemic lupus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous*;
Humans;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(4):502-504
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Dermatofibroma is a common fibrohistiocytic tumor of the skin. It generally occurs as a solitary lesion. However, some cases of multiple dermatofibromas in immune-compromised patients or patients with abnormal immune status have been reported, hence this phenomenon has been thought to be associated with altered immunity. We present a case of multiple dermatofibromas which developed in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus, plus a review of the literature.
