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Lupus pernio following facial trauma
1Department of Dermatology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Lupus pernio, a form of cutaneous sarcoidosis, can develop at trauma sites. This study reports two cases where lupus pernio appeared after facial fractures, highlighting trauma as a potential trigger.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cutaneous sarcoidosis commonly presents at sites of scars and trauma.
- Lupus pernio, a specific manifestation of sarcoidosis, has not been widely recognized to develop at trauma sites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report two cases of lupus pernio developing at the site of facial trauma.
- To investigate the potential role of injury in the localization of lupus pernio.
Main Methods:
- Case report of two patients presenting with lupus pernio.
- Clinical observation of lesion development following facial fractures.
Main Results:
- Both patients developed lupus pernio lesions in the exact areas of previous facial fractures.
- The onset of lupus pernio correlated with the history of facial trauma.
Conclusions:
- Facial trauma may be a significant factor in the site-specific development of lupus pernio.
- The phenomenon of lupus pernio at trauma sites may have medico-legal implications.