| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3188070 | Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis is characterized by urticarial vasculitis lesions, leucocytoclastic vasculitis and systemic symptoms. The latter symptoms are similar to those of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and some authors have suggested that MacDuffie syndrome may in fact belong to SLE. Diagnosis is based on clinical appearance, histology and the presence of anti-C1q antibodies. There is no specific treatment for hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis. Immunosuppressant therapy can be used for lesions refractory to systemic corticosteroids.
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Authors
M. Hérault, J. Mazet, P. Beurey, J.-F. Cuny, A. Barbaud, J.-L. Schmutz, A.-C. Bursztejn,