Lupus pernio
Lupus pernio | |
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Cutaneous lesions of sarcoidosis (lupus pernio). Red-to-purple indurated plaques and nodules affecting the nose and cheeks. | |
Classification and external resources | |
Specialty | hematology |
ICD-10 | D86.3 (ILDS D86.340) |
ICD-9-CM | 135 |
Lupus pernio is a chronic raised indurated (hardened) lesion of the skin, often purplish in color. It is seen on the nose, ears, cheeks, lips, and forehead. It is pathognomonic of sarcoidosis.[1]:701 The name "lupus pernio" is a misnomer, as microscopically this disease shows granulomatous infiltration and does not have features of either lupus or pernio.[2]
Lupus pernio is associated with poor outcomes and lower rate of resolution.
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