Discoid lupus erythematosus leading to squamous cell carcinoma: a case report

Abstract

<p><span>Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is the most common chronic form of cutaneous lupus. It is characterised by persistent scaly, disk-like plaques on scalp, face and ears that may cause pigmentary changes, scarring and hair loss. </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span>Squamous cell carcinoma can</span></span><span> rarely arise within a longstanding DLE plaque<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in the skin. It presents as an enlarging warty<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>growth or ulcer. We report a case of squamous cell carcinoma which developed on lesion of discoid lupus erythematosus within a short period of time.</span></p>