Ann Dermatol.  2018 Aug;30(4):483-485. 10.5021/ad.2018.30.4.483.

Schnitzler Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Literature

• Kim YS
• Song YM
• Bang CH
• Seo HM
• Lee JH
• Park YM
• Lee JY

• KMID: 2457532
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2018.30.4.483

Abstract

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MeSH Terms

Schnitzler Syndrome*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 On physical examination, wheals and erythematous patches were found on the trunk and both extremities.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Serum protein electrophoresis and (B) immunofixation analysis showed the immunoglobulin (Ig)M (κ) monoclonal peak in the γ fraction. ELP: electrophoresis, K: kappa light chain, L: lambda light chain.

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