Erythema elevatum diutinum and hypothyroidism: coincidence or causal relationship?

AbstractErythema elevatum diutinum is a rare chronic leukocytoclastic vasculitis of unknown etiology. It is believed to be due to deposition of immune complexes in the vessels. Clinically it is manifested as erythematous violaceous papules and nodules, isolated or confluent with hardened consistency...

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Main Authors: Denise Camargo Cirvidiu, Beatriz Lopes Ferraz Elias, Juliana Chaib Ferraira Jorge, Márcia Lanzoni de Alvarenga Lira, Samuel Henrique Mandelbaum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2015-08-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/abd/v90n4/0365-0596-abd-90-04-0561.pdf