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A rare case of unilateral discoid lupus erythematosus mimicking lupus vulgaris

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Discoidlupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic type of cutaneous lupus erythematosus which can present in various morphologies, and the diagnosis can be rather confounding. Prompt evaluation and treatment is necessary… Click to show full abstract

Discoidlupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic type of cutaneous lupus erythematosus which can present in various morphologies, and the diagnosis can be rather confounding. Prompt evaluation and treatment is necessary to prevent disfigurement and systemic involvement associated with DLE. The following case presented a diagnostic dilemma as the lesion mimicked lupus vulgaris.

Keywords: lupus vulgaris; lupus erythematosus; case; erythematosus

Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2017

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