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Luciana Helena Zacaron1, Júlia Costa de Faria Gonçalves2, Vanessa Maria Amoreira Curty3, Antonio Macedo D'Acri4, Ricardo Barbosa Lima2, Carlos José Martins2.
Abstract
Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare chronic cutaneous vasculitis which usually affects adults. It is characterized by symmetrical and persistent papules, plaques, and nodules. These lesions are usually located on the extensor surfaces of the extremities. We report a case of erythema elevatum diutinum in which the association of dapsone and surgical excision promoted complete remission of skin lesions, providing a new approach to the treatments described in the literature.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24346869 PMCID: PMC3875994 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20132150
Source DB: PubMed Journal: An Bras Dermatol ISSN: 0365-0596 Impact factor: 1.896