Periorbital lupus erythematosus profundus: A case report and review of the literature
Journal Title: Turkderm-Turkish Archives of Dermatology and Venereology - Year 2020, Vol 54, Issue 3
Abstract
Lupus erythematosus profundus (LEP), is a rare form of, chronic cutaneous LE, also called lupus erythematosus panniculitis. LEP is characterized by subcutaneous fatty tissue involvement spesifically in patients with LE. Before systemic LE was diagnosed, very few reports reported the presence of lesions of lupus erythematosus profundus. The rare manifestations of the disease are remarkable with the unusual features of the cases. A 43-year-old female patient diagnosed with bilateral periorbital LEP was presented and the literature was reviewed. Significant clinical improvement was achieved in the patient who was given systemic hydroxychloroquine and topical pimecrolimus therapy. This report suggests that asymptomatic periorbital erythema and edema may develop as a manifestation of LEP.
Authors and Affiliations
Didem Mullaaziz, Serap Maden, Orgun Deren, Hanife Özkayalar
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