title: Clinical and surgical therapeutic approach in erithema elevatum diutinum--case report.
abstract: Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare chronic cutaneous vasculitis which usually affects adults. It is characterized by symmetrical and persistent papules, plaques, and nodules. These lesions are usually located on the extensor surfaces of the extremities. We report a case of erythema elevatum diutinum in which the association of dapsone and surgical excision promoted complete remission of skin lesions, providing a new approach to the treatments described in the literature.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal Fluminense, Hospital Universitario Antonio Pedro.
authors.forename: Luciana Helena
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Zacaron
authors.affiliation: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Hospital Universitário Gaffrée e Guinle, Dermatology Service, Rio de JaneiroRJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Júlia Costa de Faria
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Gonçalves
authors.affiliation: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Hospital Universitário Gaffrée e Guinle, Dermatology Service, Rio deJaneiroRJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Vanessa Maria Amoreira
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Curty
authors.affiliation: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
authors.forename: Antonio Macedo
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: D'Acri
authors.affiliation: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Hospital Universitário Gaffrée e Guinle, Dermatology Service, Rio de JaneiroRJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ricardo Barbosa
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Lima
authors.affiliation: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Hospital Universitário Gaffrée e Guinle, Dermatology Service, Rio de JaneiroRJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Carlos José
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Martins
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001706:Biopsy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003622:Dapsone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018366:Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D003622:Dapsone