Erythema Multiforme Perstans (Erythema Elevatum Diutinum)

Erythema Elevatum Diutinum: An Atypical Presentation

E rythema elevatum diutinum (EED) is classified within the small vessel vasculitis. It is a rare, chronic and progressive disease affecting mostly extensor surfaces and skin overlying the joints. 1 Clinically, it presents as multiple erythematous and violaceous papules with a symmetrical and bilateral distribution. Associations with underlying diseases are common, including autoimmune disease, ...

Erythema elevatum diutinum coexisting with ankylosing spondylitis.

A 43-year-old woman presented to our hospital with the complaint of a reddish-purple rash on the extensor sides of her forearms. She had been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis 7 years ago. On physical examination, reddish-purple nodules were detected on the pretibial areas of both legs and extensor sides of both hands and forearms. Neutrophil, eosinophil, lymphocyte, and mixed-type leukocyt...

Erythema elevatum et diutinum, multiple sclerosis and interferon beta.

Erythema elevatum diutinum and hypothyroidism: coincidence or causal relationship?*

Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare chronic leukocytoclastic vasculitis of unknown etiology. It is believed to be due to deposition of immune complexes in the vessels. Clinically it is manifested as erythematous violaceous papules and nodules, isolated or confluent with hardened consistency, symmetrical, usually located on the extensor surface of the extremities, particularly over the joints. ...

Successful surgical treatment of advanced erythema elevatum diutinum.

Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare, chronic cutaneous vasculitis that presents with plaques or nodules on the extensor surfaces of extremities. Although the exact pathogenesis is unknown, patients usually have an underlying systemic medical problem such as malignancy, autoimmune disease or HIV. Management of the cutaneous manifestations is aimed at controlling the underlying disease process, ...