[Zosteriform lichen aureus].
Lichen aureus is a special localized variant of purpura pigmentosa chronica. A patient presented with an unusual striate and segmental or zosteriform distribution of lichen aureus involving the left leg and lower abdominal area. Histology showed the characteristic dense band-like infiltrate consisting mainly of small lymphocytes and numerous hemosiderin-containing macrophages. No underlying infection or medication could be identified as a trigger. The lesions did not respond well to topical corticosteroid therapy.
Dippel
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Hautklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Benjamin Franklin, Freie Universität Berlin.
Schröder
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Goerdt
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D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006485:Hemosiderin / Q000378:metabolism; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D017512:Lichenoid Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000473:pathology; D008264:Macrophages / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
D006485:Hemosiderin