Korean J Dermatol.  1972 Jul;10(2):111-114.

A Case of Erythema Elevatum Diutinum

• Byun DK
• Lee HW

Abstract

A case oof erythema elevatum diutinum in 30-year old male was described. Reviewing literatures, this disease is very rare and is the first case to be reported in Korea. There were persistant elevated hard brownish red nodulo-infiltrated plaques which were symmetrically distributed especia]ly over the shins, elbows, knees, ear lobes, buttocks, and dorsal surfaces of the hands, feet, fingers, and toes, accompanied by occasional mild itching. These skin eruption were started from the erythematous papulo-vesicular macules which developed on the left shin and wrist about 7 years previously. He has also had a long-standing encapsulated pleural effusion with marked pleural thickening in left lower chest which was diagnosed 3 years ago. The serum IgG was noted to be increased. Histological examination of skin lesions revea]ed leucocytoclastic angiitis and sevrer perivascular fibrosis in older lesions.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Buttocks
Ear
Elbow
Erythema*
Fibrosis
Fingers
Foot
Hand
Humans
Immunoglobulin G
Knee
Korea
Male
Pleural Effusion
Pruritus
Skin
Thorax
Toes
Vasculitis
Wrist
Immunoglobulin G