Lupus Erythematous Profundus: An Unusual Manifestation in the Otolaryngological Setting

Lupus erythematous profoundus (LEP) is an uncommon manifestation of chronic lupus erythematous (CLE) involving inflammation of the subcutaneous fat and deep dermis. It is rarely seen in the otolaryngological practice. We describe a case of a 33-year-old female who presented with bilateral acute onse...

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Published in:Cureus 2023, Vol.15 (10), p.e46402-e46402
Main Authors: Chu, Clarisse, Soh, Leonard, Tan, Sze Hwa, Lee, Tee Sin, Loh, Ian
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Lupus erythematous profoundus (LEP) is an uncommon manifestation of chronic lupus erythematous (CLE) involving inflammation of the subcutaneous fat and deep dermis. It is rarely seen in the otolaryngological practice. We describe a case of a 33-year-old female who presented with bilateral acute onset cheek swelling, which led to the unexpected diagnosis of LEP. We describe the diagnostic pitfalls that may potentially bias the surgeon towards the management of such patients.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.46402