Rowell syndrome - Case report and review of the literature

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2008

Authors

Duarte, AF (Author) Other; Alberto Mota (Author) FMUP; Pereira, M (Author) Other; Baudrier, T (Author) Other; Azevedo, F (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Dermatology Online Journal

Vol. 14 No. 3

Initial page: 15

ISSN: 1087-2108

Publisher: University of California Press

Indexing

Scopus - 15 Citations

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences > Medical sciences > Medicine > Dermatology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-007-KZ6

Abstract (EN): Rowell syndrome is a rare distinctive entity first described in 1963 by Rowell and coworkers. It consists in erythema multiforme-like lesions associated with lupus erythematosus. Zeitouni et al. recently redefined the major and minor diagnostic criteria. Major criteria are lupus erythematosus, erythema multiforme-like lesions and speckled pattern of antinuclear antibody. Minor criteria are chilblains, positive anti-La (SS-B) or anti-Ro (SS-A) antibody and reactive rheumatoid factor. We report a case of a 63-year-old woman, with no previous history of lupus erythematosus, who developed erythema multiforme-like lesions and laboratory findings consistent with Rowell syndrome. © 2008 Dermatology Online Journal.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific