Chilblain lupus erythematosus lesions precipitated by the cold.
Lupus erythematosus (LE) may exhibit a broad array of clinical presentations. Cutaneous manifestations include malar rash, discoid lesions, alopecia, and panniculitis. Cold-induced lesions are uncommon. To illustrate this unusual presentation, we describe a case of typical chilblain LE.
Helm
Thomas N
TN
State University of New York at Buffalo, USA.
Jones
Cornelie M
CM
D000005:Abdomen / Q000473:pathology; D001706:Biopsy; D002610:Cheek / Q000473:pathology; D002647:Chilblains / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose / Q000473:pathology