Rowell syndrome (systemic lupus erythematosus + erythema multiforme).
A 61-year-old woman with a history of chilblains and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) for 15 years presented with annular, erythematous, scaly papules and plaques on her face, neck, chest, abdomen, back, arms, and legs. A biopsy specimen showed a destructive interface dermatitis with extensive epithelial cell necrosis, which was consistent with lupus erythematosus with combined subacute cutaneous lupus and erythema multiforme-like features. These findings are most compatible with a diagnosis of Rowell syndrome. Rowell syndrome and its relation to lupus erythematosus and erythema multiforme are discussed.
Lee
Arnold
A
Department of Dermatology, New York University, USA.
Batra
Priya
P
Furer
Vika
V
Cheung
Wang
W
Wang
Nadia
N
Franks
Andrew
A
D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome