title: Lupus Erythematosus Panniculitis in Pregnancy.
abstract: A case of lupus erythematosus (LE) panniculitis in pregnancy without any lesions of discoid LE or systemic LE is being reported. There were no systemic symptoms. Her ANA, anti-dsDNA, anti-Ro/SSA, and anti-La/SSB antibodies were within normal limits. Diagnosis of lupus panniculitis was considered on clinical and histopathological grounds. The condition responded favorably to systemic steroid therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, JLN Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Swati
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gondane
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, JLN Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Rajkumar
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kothiwala
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, JLN Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Sapna
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dangi
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, JLN Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Ashok
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meherda
keywords: Lupus erythematosus panniculitis; pregnancy; systemic steroid