title: Diagnosis and treatment of a case of cutaneous cytomegalovirus infection with a dramatic clinical presentation.
abstract: A patient receiving long-term immunosuppressive treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus developed multiple large painful ulcers on her upper body. Histologic analysis showed cytopathic changes typical of cytomegalovirus infection that was confirmed by immunoperoxidase staining and polymerase chain reaction analyses. Treatment with ganciclovir and foscarnet resulted in clinical resolution. No recurrence was evident 6 months later.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida 33136, USA.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Colsky
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Jegasothy
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Leonardi
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Kirsner
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Kerdel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm; D001415:Back; D001706:Biopsy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D017193:Skin Diseases, Viral / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents