Atypical presentation of erythema elevatum diutinum: A case report

Authors

  • Phitramphai Prasithirun DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL, MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY, BANGKOK, THAILAND.
  • Chanisada Wongpraparut DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL, MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY, BANGKOK, THAILAND.

Keywords:

Erythema elevatum diutinum, atypical presentation

Abstract

Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare primary cutaneous vasculitis of unknown etiology. The most common site of involvement is extensor surface of the extremities with a predilection for the skin overlying joints. However, there are some atypical presentations that involve palms and soles.

We report a case of 47-year-old Thai male presented with multiple erythematous to brownish plaques on his back and right hand, discrete erythematous to brownish nodules on right elbows and painful hyperkeratotic plaques on soles. The histopathology revealed focal leukocytoclastic vasculitis with areas of variable concentric fibrosis around vessels. Direct immunofluorescence study showed positive for IgA and C3 at superficial blood vessels. He was diagnosed as erythema elevatum diutinum and was treated with topical corticosteroid, colchicine and dapsone. The patient showed good result in clinical during follow up.

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Published

2019-03-05

How to Cite

Prasithirun, P., & Wongpraparut, C. (2019). Atypical presentation of erythema elevatum diutinum: A case report. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 35(1), 34–37. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/176009

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