Title: Verrucous DLE: A rare presentation misdiagnosed as plantar warts
Authors: Dr Ritu Rani, Dr Reena K Sharma, Dr Mudita Gupta
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i5.13
Abstract
Verrucous DLE (discoid lupus erythematosus) is a rare variant of cutaneous lupus erythematosus which can easily be misdiagnosed as verruca. The morphologic presentation of this rare disease should be kept in mind and should not be missed because of its rarity. A 45 year female with multiple verrucous lesions who was being treated as case of cutaneous warts was diagnosed as verrucous DLE and responded remarkably with hydroxychloroquine.
Keywords: verrucous, DLE, warts, atrophic plaques.
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