Lupus Erythematosus Affecting the Genitalia: An Unusual Site

Authors

  • Dahhouki Sara Department of Dermatology, Hospital University Hassan II, Fez, Morocco
  • Jihane Ziani Department of Dermatology, Hospital University Hassan II, Fez, Morocco
  • Khadija Issoual Department of Dermatology, Hospital University Hassan II, Fez, Morocco
  • Zakia Douhi Department of Dermatology, Hospital University Hassan II, Fez, Morocco
  • Sara Elloudi Department of Dermatology, Hospital University Hassan II, Fez, Morocco
  • Hanane Baybay Department of Dermatology, Hospital University Hassan II, Fez, Morocco
  • Fatima Z. Mernissi Department of Dermatology, Hospital University Hassan II, Fez, Morocco
  • Elbaraka Yassine Department of Gyneco-Obstetrical, Hospital University Hassan II, Fez, Morocco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/DRMTOJ-5-142

Keywords:

Genitalia, Cutaneous lupus erythematosus, Systemic lupus

Abstract

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus classically affects sun-exposed areas. It’s rarely affects the genitalia, and there are few cases reported
in the literature. Thus, we report the different genital manifestations observed in a patient with lupus erythematosus affecting
the genital area.

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2020-07-20

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Dahhouki Sara, Jihane Ziani, Khadija Issoual, Zakia Douhi, Sara Elloudi, Hanane Baybay, … Elbaraka Yassine. (2020). Lupus Erythematosus Affecting the Genitalia: An Unusual Site. Dermatology, 5(1), 26–27. https://doi.org/10.17140/DRMTOJ-5-142

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020): Volume 5 Issue 1 2020

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