lupus profundus


lu·pus er·y·the·ma·to·sus pro·fun·dus

a subcutaneous panniculitis with marked lymphocyte infiltration of fat lobules giving rise to deep-seated, firm, rubbery nodules that sometimes become ulcerated, usually of the face; may occur in systemic and localized lupus erythematosus. Synonym(s): lupus profundus

lupus profundus

A deeply scarring, atrophic rash occasionally found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, caused by inflammation of subcutaneous fatty tissue. Synonym: lupus panniculitisSee also: lupus