Rheumatoid Nodulosis in a Patient with Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report and Review

Bautista, Alain J.; Restrepo, José Félix; Matteson, Eric L.; Iglesias, Antonio

doi:10.2174/157339707779815803

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“…Nodules located in the fingers may be accompanied by slight swelling of interphalangeal joints. The differential diagnosis includes granuloma annulare, nodules in necrobiosis lipoidica and xanthogranulomatous necrosis [25,143].…”

Section: Rheumatoid Nodulesmentioning

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The Spectrum of Cutaneous Manifestations in Lupus Erythematosus: A Comprehensive Review

Fijałkowska,

Kądziela,

Żebrowska

2024

JCM

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Lupus erythematosus (LE) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease with complex etiology. LE may present as a systemic disorder affecting multiple organs or be limited solely to the skin. Cutaneous LE (CLE) manifests with a wide range of skin lesions divided into acute, subacute and chronic subtypes. Despite classic forms of CLE, such as malar rash or discoid LE, little-known variants may occur, for instance hypertrophic LE, chilblain LE and lupus panniculitis. There are also numerous non-specific manifestations including vascular abnormalities, alopecia, pigmentation and nail abnormalities or rheumatoid nodules. Particular cutaneous manifestations correlate with disease activity and thus have great diagnostic value. However, diversity of the clinical picture and resemblance to certain entities delay making an accurate diagnosis The aim of this review is to discuss the variety of cutaneous manifestations and indicate the clinical features of particular CLE types which facilitate differential diagnosis with other dermatoses. Although in diagnostically difficult cases histopathological examination plays a key role in the differential diagnosis of LE, quick and accurate diagnosis ensures adequate therapy implementation and high quality of life for patients. Cooperation between physicians of various specialties is therefore crucial in the management of patients with uncommon and photosensitive skin lesions.

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Section: Rheumatoid Nodulesmentioning

confidence: 99%