Cholesterol, extracellularL95.1
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Urbach, 1967
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Erythema elevatum diutinum with secondary lipid deposits in the connective tissue (see Wolff HH et al. 1978; see also further discussion under Erythema elevatum diutinum).
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Later in life.
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Extremities, face, neck and buttocks.
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Relapsing, brownish to livid, coarse confluent nodules and infiltrated plaques with a yellowish center. Additionally, facultative efflorescences corresponding to erythema elevatum diutinum with yellowish-brownish hue, in the dependent areas brownish-purple. Reported in association with these skin lesions were hepatosplenomegaly, diffuse or nodular compaction in the area of the lungs.
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Leucocytoclastic vasculitis, dense mixed cell infiltrate, extracellular cholesterol deposition.
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Corresponding to the erythema elevatum diutinum. If necessary experiment with laser treatment(argon,CO2 laser) or electrocautery. See also Xanthelasma.
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Chronic, intermittent course, healing of the skin changes with hyperpigmentation or scarring.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Urbach E, Epstein E, Lorenz K (1967) Extracellular cholesterolosis. Arch Dermatol Syphil (Berlin) 166: 243-272.
Wolff HH et al (1978) Erythema elevatum diutinum. I. Electron microscopy of a case with extracellular cholesterinosis. Arch Dermatol Res 15:261:7-16.