Lupus erythematosus verrucosus

Last Updated: 2023-07-07

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

ICD11: -

Lupus erythematosus hypertrophicus.

Subtype of lupus erythematosus chronicus discoides.

Livid, tumour-like, verrucous, sharply demarcated plaques with a particularly strong tendency to cornification.

Predilection sites face and forearms, décolleté.

Must be distinguished from SCC.

  • No visceral involvement
  • Therapy often frustrating
  • S. cutaneous lupus erythematosus
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