A subcutaneous panniculitis with marked lymphocyte infiltration of fat lobules giving rise to deep-seated, firm, rubbery nodules that sometimes become ulcerated, usually of the face; may occur in systemic and localised lupus erythematosus. ... Synonym: lupus profundus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(loo´pәs er″ә-them″ә-to´sәs pro-fun´dәs) a rare chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus characterized by dermal and subcutaneous inflammatory involvement, with deep, firm nodules, often without surface change; usually on the head, upper arms, chest, buttocks, or thighs.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a subcutaneous panniculitis with marked lymphocyte infiltration of fat lobules giving rise to deep-seated, firm, rubbery nodules that sometimes become ulcerated, usually of the face; may occur in systemic and localized lupus erythematosus. Synonyms: lupus profundus
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Lupus panniculitis LE profundus is a panniculitis associated with both discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus. Firm nodules up to several centimeters are noted involving the subcutaneous skin. These lesions can heal, resulting in a depression.
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