A Case of Lichen Aureus.
- Author:
Soo Il CHUN
;
Kee Yang CHUNG
;
In Whan NAM
;
Hee Yong PARK
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lichen aureus
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Dermis;
Erythrocytes;
Female;
Humans;
Lichens*;
Middle Aged;
Numismatics;
Skin Diseases
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1985;23(6):795-798
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Lichen aureus is a rare disorder classified as a pigmented purpuric dermatosis. This case report is of a 46-year-old female in whom a coin sized, gold tinted, erythematous maculopapule developed on the right lower quadrant of the abdomen l0 years ago which showed characteristic histological findings of lichen aureus consisting of lymphohistiocytic infiltration in the upper dermis and extravasation of red blood cells.
