Rowell syndrome: targeting a true definition

Cutis. 2017 Jul;100(1):E8-E11.

Abstract

Ever since a rare syndrome of lupus erythematosus (LE) presenting with erythema multiforme (EM)-like lesions was described in 1963, clinicians have questioned the defining characteristics of the so-called Rowell syndrome (RS) in addition to its very existence as a unique pathological entity. In this article, we present a new case of RS and investigate the various components and criteria that have been outlined in the years since this syndrome's original account.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Azathioprine / administration & dosage
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Erythema Multiforme / diagnosis*
  • Erythema Multiforme / drug therapy
  • Erythema Multiforme / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Azathioprine
  • Prednisone