Ann Dermatol.  2001 Jun;13(2):106-109. 10.5021/ad.2001.13.2.106.

Multiple Dermatofibromas in a woman with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

• Kim M
• Lee JB
• Lee SC
• Won YH

• KMID: 2163873
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2001.13.2.106

Abstract

Multiple dermatofibromas have been reported in patients with various autoimmune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus in receiving immunosuppressive therapy. We report a case of systemic lupus erythematosus in a 30-year-old woman who developed 23 dermatofibromas while she was treated with systemic corticosteroid. The mechanism for the development of multiple dermatofibromas in the setting of immune disturbance remains unclear. The altered immune system may play a role in the pathogenesis of this cutaneous condition.

Keyword

Multiple dermatofibromas; Systemic lupus erythematosus

MeSH Terms

Adult
Female
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous*
Humans
Immune System
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*