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Lupus pernio
Classification and external resources
ICD-10	D86.3 (ILDS D86.340)
ICD-9	135

Lupus pernio is a chronic raised indurated (hardened) lesion of the skin, often purplish in color. It resembles frostbite as it is seen on ears, cheeks, lips, nose, hands, fingers, and forehead. It is most often associated with sarcoidosis.^[1]:709 Microscopically, it resembles lupus vulgaris. Biopsy shows granulomatous infiltration.

[edit] See also

• Lupus erythematosus
• Lupus vulgaris
• Paracoccidioidomycosis

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• -1348861919 at GPnotebook
• synd/844 at Who Named It?
• DermAtlas

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