Ann Dermatol.  2018 Dec;30(6):731-732. 10.5021/ad.2018.30.6.731.

Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Localized Grouped Papules Mimicking Herpes Zoster on the Back

• Yang JY
• Cho SY
• Kim YC

• KMID: 2428935
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2018.30.6.731

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Herpes Zoster*
Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Multiple grouped erythematous papules mimicking herpes infection on the back of a 53-year-old man and (B) biopsy site (black arrow).

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  Fig. 2 (A) Lymphohistiocytic infiltration along dermoepidermal junction and around appendages, from superficial to deep dermis (H&E, ×40). (B) Hydropic changes in epidermal basal layer and mild mucin deposition in dermis (H&E, ×200).

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