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Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (LE) is a diverse group of autoimmune connective tissue disorders localised to the skin that can be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) to varying degrees.
21 sie 2021 · Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by antibodies to nuclear and cytoplasmic antigens, multisystem inflammation, protean clinical manifestations, and a...
29 kwi 2022 · Tumid lupus erythematosus (TLE), also known as lupus erythematosus tumidus, is a highly photosensitive form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (cutaneous LE) that classically presents with erythematous, edematous plaques ( picture 1A-C ). Traditionally, TLE has been classified as a subset of chronic cutaneous LE.
Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) is an uncommon and photosensitive inflammatory skin disorder which is characterised by erythematous urticarial plaques. In the last 20 years, extensive research on clinical and histological aspects of the disease ...
Tumid lupus erythematosus is a rare, but distinctive entity in which patients present with edematous erythematous plaque. [2]Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) was reported by Henri Gougerot and Burnier R. in 1930. It is a photosensitive skin disorder, a different subtype of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) from discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) or subacute CLE (SCLE). [3]
Lupus erythematosus (LE) presents with a wide spectrum of skin lesions, including an evanescent facial butterfly eruption that tends to be more pink-to-violaceous rather than red, and may demonstrate patulous follicles, as well as lesions on photo-exposed and sun-protected skin.
13 mar 2019 · Characteristic findings on physical examination. Characteristic lesions appear as photodistributed erythematous edematous somewhat urticarial-like smooth plaques that lack epidermal involvement. Most LET lesions are located on the face, V-area of the neck, upper back, and arms.
