Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus associated with phenytoin.
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a well recognized subset of systemic lupus erythematosus. It is characterized by a nonscarring, papulosquamous or annular eruption in a photosensitive distribution. Several cases, thought to be caused by drugs, have been reported. We report a case of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus caused by phenytoin, which has not previously been associated with this condition.
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Department of Dermatology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen UK.
Ormerod
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Roberts
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Dwyer
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Herriot
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D000368:Aged; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D010672:Phenytoin