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MeSH Heading: Pityriasis Lichenoides
Tree Number(s): C17.800.859.475.650; C17.800.859.575.650; C17.800.859.600.650
Unique ID: D017514
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017514
Scope Note: A subgroup of PARAPSORIASIS itself divided into acute and chronic forms. The acute form is characterized by the abrupt onset of a generalized, reddish-brown, maculopapular eruption. Lesions may be vesicular, hemorrhagic, crusted, or necrotic. Histologically the disease is characterized by epidermal necrolysis. The chronic form shows milder skin changes with necrosis.
Entry Term(s): Habermann Disease; Habermann's Disease; Mucha-Habermann Disease; Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica; Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta; Pityriasis Lichenoides, Acute; Pityriasis Lichenoides, Chronic
Previous Indexing: Parapsoriasis (1966-1985); Pityriasis (1977-1992)
Public MeSH Note: 93
History Note: 93
Date Established: 1993/01/01
Date of Entry: 1992/05/22
Revision Date: 2009/07/06

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urine (UR)

veterinary (VE)

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