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Carmen C. Thomas, M.D.; Reuben Friedman, M.D.

Arch Derm Syphilol. 1946;53(5):551-561.

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A Case for Diagnosis (Lupus Erythematosus; Seborrheic Dermatitis?). Presented by COMMANDER H. E. TWINING (MC), U.S.N.R.

J. S. D., a white man aged 56, who has never been seriously ill, presents on the chin chronic erythematous, sharply demarcated, papular lesions. On the face and ears there are pronounced erythema and scaling. On the cheeks there are several small plaques. The scalp is partially covered by silvery white scales. About two and a half years ago erythematous vesicular and papular lesions developed on the upper lip and on the chin. Since then there has been a gradual spreading of the eruption, which now involves the face, scalp, ears and eyelids.

The Mantoux reaction, cultures for fungi and repeated Kahn reactions of the blood for syphilis were negative. The blood sugar level, complete blood count and results of urinalysis were within normal limits. A roentgenogram showed that the chest was normal. . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Chairman; Secretary Nov. 17, 1944

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