Generalized lupus panniculitis and antiphospholipid syndrome in a patient without complement deficiency

Hossein C. Nousari, Arash Kimyai-Asadi, Helen M. Santana, Gerardine M. Diglio, Francisco A. Tausk, Bernard A. Cohen

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Abstract

Generalized chronic cutaneous lupus including lupus panniculitis in childhood is rare and usually occurs in the setting of genetic complement deficiencies. The association with antiphospholipid syndrome is even more rare. We report 13-year old girl with extensive lupus panniculitis since the age of 8 months and no evidence of complement deficiency. She recently developed antiphospholipid syndrome characterized by anticardiolipin antibodies and digital necrosis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)273-276
Number of pages4
JournalPediatric Dermatology
Volume16
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1999
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Dermatology

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