SUBACUTE CUTANEOUS LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS WITH PSEUDO-PORPHYRIA AND VITILIGO

Authors

  • H Sripathi Dept. of Dermatology, MCOMS, Pokhara.
  • M Dahal Dept. of Dermatology, MCOMS, Pokhara.
  • A Basu Dept. of Pathology, MCOMS, Pokhara.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.675

Abstract

Sub acute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (SCLE) is a distinct subset of Lupus
Erythematosus. It can present as non scarring psoriasiform or annular polycyclic
lesions. About half the patients fulfil the criteria of the American Rheumatism
Association for systemic lupus erythematosus. In this report, we present the case of a
45 years old male who came with psoriasiform depigmented plaques and papulo-vesicular lesions developed after taking some medication. Clinically diagnosed as sub
acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus with acral vitiligo. A histopathological study
and urine analysis however revealed presence of pseudo porphyria along with the
SCLE. Although SCLE is not a rare disease, the association of it with pseudo porphyria
and vitiligo is of significance as the treatment for SCLE and pseudo porphyria is
photo protection and for the vitiligo it is photo chemotherapy.
ABSTRACT
Key Words: Sub acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, pseudo porphyria,
vitiligo, psoriasiform eruptions.

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Published

2003-10-01

How to Cite

Sripathi, H., Dahal, M., & Basu, A. (2003). SUBACUTE CUTANEOUS LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS WITH PSEUDO-PORPHYRIA AND VITILIGO. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 40(140), 209–211. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.675

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 140 (2001)

Section

Case Reports

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