Erythema elevatum diutinum in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

Erythema elevatum diutinum (EED) is a rare cutaneous neutrophilic vasculitis with many associated diseases reported in the literature. We report a 65-year-old woman with painful and itchy lesions on her elbows, hands, knees, and foot for a year. Histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of...

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Published in:	Dermatology online journal Vol. 29; no. 5
Main Authors:	Bittencourt, Maraya Semblano, Serruya, Tally, Loureiro, Luana De Oliveira, De Souza, Aline Dias Coelho, Neri, Camilla Correa, Moutinho, Ana Thais Machado, Lima, Caren Dos Santos
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 15-10-2023
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Summary:	Erythema elevatum diutinum (EED) is a rare cutaneous neutrophilic vasculitis with many associated diseases reported in the literature. We report a 65-year-old woman with painful and itchy lesions on her elbows, hands, knees, and foot for a year. Histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of erythema elevatum diutinum and treatment with dapsone produced significant clinical improvement within few weeks. Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare disease that should be considered in patients with violaceous nodular plaques located over the extensor regions of the limbs. Knowledge of this unusual pathology and its association helps to avoid misdiagnosis and late treatment.
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ISSN:	1087-2108 1087-2108
DOI:	10.5070/D329562408