Title of article
Lichen planus/lupus erythematosus overlap with hypothyroidism: a case report
Author/Authors
Shahzadi, Nabeela King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Unit II, Pakistan , Khurshid, Khawar King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Unit II, Pakistan , Pal, Sabrina Suhail King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Unit II, Pakistan
From page
238
To page
240
Abstract
Lupus erythematosus (LE) and lichen planus (LP) are usually seen as individual entities.Their overlap comprises patients who have clinical, histological and/or immunopathological characteristics of both diseases simultaneously. This rare syndrome has been associated with certain other disorders e.g. vitiligo, pemphigus foliaceus, Hashimoto s thyroiditis and Reynold s syndrome. We report a case of LE/LP overlap associated with hypothyroidism
Keywords
Lichen planus , lupus erythematosus , hypothyroidism
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Record number
2584215
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