Flame figures in urticarial lesions accompanying systemic lupus erythematosus

Am J Dermatopathol. 2001 Dec;23(6):533-5. doi: 10.1097/00000372-200112000-00007.

Abstract

We present the case of a 38-year-old female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and atypical urticarial skin lesions with an alteration in shape, but not complete disappearance, within 24 hours. Hematoxylin-eosin-stained sections revealed flame figures. We review urticarial lesions in lupus erythematosus and discuss the possible pathomechanisms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / pathology*
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Urticaria / complications
  • Urticaria / pathology*