title: Generalized lupus erythematosus profundus in a patient with genetic partial deficiency of C4.
abstract: Lupus erythematosus profundus (LEP) is an unusual variant of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE)that is characterized by chronic, recurrent inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue leading to fibrosis. It is found in the settings of both discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus. Generalized forms are extremely rare. We present a case of generalized LEP associated with genetic partial C4-deficiency.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA. hnousari@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Nousari
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kimyai-Asadi
authors.forename: T T
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Provost
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003181:Complement C4 / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications; D015435:Panniculitis, Lupus Erythematosus / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D003181:Complement C4