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Lupus Erythematosus, Drug-Induced: Multimedia

Author: Catharine Lisa Kauffman, MD, FACP, Georgetown Dermatology and Georgetown Dermpath
Coauthor(s): Arden E Fredeking, Georgetown University School of Medicine
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Updated: Jan 15, 2010

Multimedia

Erythematous macules and papules are seen on the ...Media file 1: Erythematous macules and papules are seen on the face, upper chest, and arms in a photodistribution.
Erythematous macules and papules are seen on the ...

Erythematous macules and papules are seen on the face, upper chest, and arms in a photodistribution.

The dermis contains an interface and a superficia...Media file 2: The dermis contains an interface and a superficial and deep perivascular lymphohistiocytic infiltrate (100X, hematoxylin and eosin stain).
The dermis contains an interface and a superficia...

The dermis contains an interface and a superficial and deep perivascular lymphohistiocytic infiltrate (100X, hematoxylin and eosin stain).

Parakeratosis, apoptosis, and basal vacuolization...Media file 3: Parakeratosis, apoptosis, and basal vacuolization (200X, hematoxylin and eosin stain).
Parakeratosis, apoptosis, and basal vacuolization...

Parakeratosis, apoptosis, and basal vacuolization (200X, hematoxylin and eosin stain).

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Further Reading

Keywords

lupus erythematosus, drug-induced lupus erythematosus, drug-related lupus, lupuslike syndrome, lupus-like syndrome, lupus erythematosus medicamentosus, drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE, drug-induced SLE, drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus, renal idiopathic lupus, DILE, LE, drug-induced LE, autoimmune disease, procainamide, chlorpromazine, quinidine, acebutolol, amiodarone, bupropion, captopril, carbamazepine, chlorpromazine, diltiazem, docetaxel, ethosuximide, gemfibrozil, glyburide, gold salt, griseofulvin, hydantoins, hydralazine, hydroxychloroquine, interferons

interleukins, isoniazid, leuprolide acetate, lithium, lovastatin, mephenytoin, methyldopa, minocycline, nitrofurantoin, olanzapine, ophthalmic timolol, oral contraceptives, penicillamine, phenytoin, practolol, procainamide, propylthiouracil, quinidine, reserpine, rifampin, simvastatin, sulfasalazine, tetracycline, ticlopidine, tiotropium bromide inhaler, trimethadione, tumor necrosis factor, valproate, voriconazole, cimetidine, hydralazine, hydrochlorothiazide, mesantoin, PABA, penicillin, phenylbutazone, sulfonamides, terbinafine, arthralgia, treatment, diagnosis

Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Catharine Lisa Kauffman, MD, FACP, Georgetown Dermatology and Georgetown Dermpath
Catharine Lisa Kauffman, MD, FACP is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, Royal Society of Medicine, Society for Investigative Dermatology, and Women's Dermatologic Society
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

Arden E Fredeking, Georgetown University School of Medicine
Arden E Fredeking is a member of the following medical societies: American Medical Student Association/Foundation
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Craig A Elmets, MD, Director of Dermatology, Departments of Dermatology, Pathology, and Environmental Health Sciences; Professor, The Kirklin Clinic, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Craig A Elmets, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American Association of Immunologists, American College of Physicians, American Federation for Medical Research, and Society for Investigative Dermatology
Disclosure: Palomar Medical Technologies Stock None; Amgen Consulting fee Review panel membership; Astellas Consulting fee Review panel membership; Massachusetts Medical Society Salary Employment; Abbott Laboratories Grant/research funds Independent contractor

Pharmacy Editor

Michael J Wells, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Michael J Wells, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, and Texas Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Managing Editor

Jeffrey P Callen, MD, Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Dermatology, University of Louisville School of Medicine
Jeffrey P Callen, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Physicians, and American College of Rheumatology
Disclosure: Amgen Honoraria Consulting; Abbott Honoraria Consulting; Electrical Optical Sciences Honoraria Consulting; Centocor Honoraria Consulting; Medicis Honoraria Consulting; Celgene Honoraria Consulting

CME Editor

Glen H Crawford, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; Chief, Division of Dermatology, The Pennsylvania Hospital
Glen H Crawford, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, Phi Beta Kappa, and Society of USAF Flight Surgeons
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Dirk M Elston, MD, Director, Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center
Dirk M Elston, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

 
 
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