Recurrent Annular Erythema in A Patient Presumed to Have Lupus Erythematosus.
- Author:
Kwang Ho HAN
;
Jin Ho CHUNG
;
Kwang Hyun CHO
;
Duk Kyu CHUN
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Annular erythema;
Lupus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Adult;
Antibodies;
Antibodies, Antinuclear;
Biopsy;
Erythema*;
Humans;
Hydroxychloroquine;
Leukopenia;
Sjogren's Syndrome;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1999;37(2):244-247
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Annular erythema associated with lupus erythematosus/ Sjogrens syndrome has recently been described in Orientals. We present a patient with recurrent annular erythema who partially demonstrated features of lupus erythematosus. A 32-year-old man was referred to us for recurrent annular erythema. Laboratory findings revealed mild leukopenia and the presence of antinuclear antibodies at a titer of 320 with a finely speckled pattern on Hep-2 substrates. Anti-Ro/La antibodies were also detected. A skin biopsy specimen revealed the findings of perivascular and periappendageal lymphocytic infiltration without prominent hydropic degeneration of the basal layer. Skin lesions subsided with hydroxychloroquine (400-200mg/day).
