Lupus Pernio

Classification	ICD-10: D86.3 (ILDS D86.340); ICD-9-CM: 135;
External resources	Orphanet: 481662;

Lupus pernio
Lupus pernio
	Cutaneous lesions of sarcoidosis (lupus pernio). Red-to-purple indurated plaques and nodules affecting the nose and cheeks.
Specialty	Dermatology

Lupus pernio is a chronic raised indurated (hardened) lesion of the skin, often purplish in color. It is seen on the nose, ears, cheeks, lips, and forehead. It is pathognomonic of sarcoidosis.^[1]^: 701 The name "lupus pernio" is a misnomer, as microscopically this disease shows granulomatous infiltration and does not have features of either lupus or pernio.^[2]

Lupus pernio is associated with poor outcomes and lower rates of resolution.

Lupus pernio and erythema nodosum are cutaneous manifestation of sarcoidosis, may suggest this disease as a cause of an associated dilated cardiomyopathy, especially with heart block, intraventricular conduction delay, or ventricular tachycardia.

Lupus pernio (cutaneous sarcoidosis)
Lupus pernio (cutaneous sarcoidosis)
Lupus pernio (cutaneous sarcoidosis)

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↑ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2011). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-1-4377-0314-6.
↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.

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[Andrews-1] James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2011). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-1-4377-0314-6.

[Bolognia-2] Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.

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Classification	ICD-10: D86.3 (ILDS D86.340) ICD-9-CM: 135
External resources	Orphanet: 481662

Lupus Pernio

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