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Lupus erythematosus associated with erythema multiforme: does Rowell's syndrome exist?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10321612     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We describe a patient with lupus erythematosus who experienced an unusual erythema multiforme-like eruption suggestive of Rowell's syndrome. We compare our case and 9 other reports of lupus erythematosus associated with erythema multiforme to the 4 cases reported by Rowell. Our findings indicate that Rowell's original criteria are not well preserved. The coexistence of lupus erythematosus with erythema multiforme does not impart any unusual characteristics to either disease, and the immunologic disturbances in such patients are probably coincidental.
Authors:
A R Shteyngarts; M R Warner; C Camisa
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology     Volume:  40     ISSN:  0190-9622     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Am. Acad. Dermatol.     Publication Date:  1999 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-07-20     Completed Date:  1999-07-20     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7907132     Medline TA:  J Am Acad Dermatol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  773-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195-5032, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Azathioprine / therapeutic use
Cathartics / adverse effects
Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
Diagnosis, Differential
Erythema Multiforme / chemically induced,  complications*
Female
Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
Humans
Hydroxychloroquine / therapeutic use
Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*,  drug therapy
Phenolphthalein / adverse effects
Prednisone / therapeutic use
Recurrence
Syndrome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cathartics; 0/Dermatologic Agents; 0/Glucocorticoids; 0/Immunosuppressive Agents; 118-42-3/Hydroxychloroquine; 446-86-6/Azathioprine; 53-03-2/Prednisone; 77-09-8/Phenolphthalein

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