Acute onset of a severe rash on the face and dorsal hands
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A 57-year-old man presented with a one-month history of photosensitivity (Figures 1, 2). On physical examination erythematous patches affected all parts of his face and dorsum of both hands. Interestingly the erythematous rash affected the dorsum of hands between the joints but the joints were spared. All laboratory tests were within normal range. A skin biopsy was performed, and histopathologic examination illustrated cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Acute onset of a severe rash on the face and dorsal hands
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دوره 7 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2017