Title of article :
Lichen planus/lupus erythematosus overlap with hypothyroidism: a case report
Author/Authors :
Shahzadi, Nabeela King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Unit II, Pakistan , Khurshid, Khawar King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Unit II, Pakistan , Pal, Sabrina Suhail King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Unit II, Pakistan
Abstract :
Lupus erythematosus (LE) and lichen planus (LP) are usually seen as individual entities.Their overlap comprises patients who have clinical, histological and/or immunopathological characteristics of both diseases simultaneously. This rare syndrome has been associated with certain other disorders e.g. vitiligo, pemphigus foliaceus, Hashimoto s thyroiditis and Reynold s syndrome. We report a case of LE/LP overlap associated with hypothyroidism
Keywords :
Lichen planus , lupus erythematosus , hypothyroidism
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
