lupus pernio → engelure

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Gonflement inflammatoire et douloureux, de couleur rouge violacé, parfois accompagné de crevasses, provoqué par le froid et affectant surtout les extrémités des membres et le visage (doigt, orteil, oreille, nez, etc.).
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Lupus pernio is a chronic raised indurated (hardened) lesion of the skin, often purplish in color. It resembles frostbite as it is seen on ears, cheeks, lips, nose, hands, fingers and forehead. It is pathognomonic of sarcoidosis.[1]:709 Microscopically, it resembles lupus vulgaris. Biopsy shows granulomatous infiltration.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupus_pernio

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