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MeSH Heading: Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid
Tree Number(s): C17.300.475.479; C17.800.480.479
Unique ID: D008179
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008179
Annotation: do not confuse with systemic or disseminated: discoid is usually in dermatol jrnls, systemic in arthritis or rheumat jrnls; when unspecified in title, "discoid" is usually discernible from text or bibliog refs; note X ref: do not confuse with LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, CUTANEOUS
Scope Note: A chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, CUTANEOUS) in which the skin lesions mimic those of the systemic form but in which systemic signs are rare. It is characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of edema, erythema, scaliness, follicular plugging, and skin atrophy. Lesions are surrounded by an elevated erythematous border. The condition typically involves the face and scalp, but widespread dissemination may occur.
Entry Term(s): Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Cutaneous; Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous, Chronic
NLM Classification #: WR 152
See Also: Panniculitis, Lupus Erythematosus
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 1992/05/22

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urine (UR)

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Concept UI: M0012756
Scope Note: A chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, CUTANEOUS) in which the skin lesions mimic those of the systemic form but in which systemic signs are rare. It is characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of edema, erythema, scaliness, follicular plugging, and skin atrophy. Lesions are surrounded by an elevated erythematous border. The condition typically involves the face and scalp, but widespread dissemination may occur.
Terms: Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid Preferred Term
Term UI T024384
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1966); Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Cutaneous
Term UI T024382
Date04/04/1986
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous, Chronic
Term UI T024383
Date04/23/1992
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1993)

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