Livedoid vasculopathy - a challenging disease

Acta Reumatol Port. 2016 Jul-Sep;41(3):273-274.

Abstract

We present a rare association of idiopathic livedoid vasculopathy (LV) with peripheral sensory neuropathy successfully treated with intravenous immunoglobulin and warfarin and, after its failure, with rituximab. Although LV aetiology remains incompletely understood, the excellent clinical response observed in our patient suggests that B cells may be key players in its pathogenesis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / complications
  • Rituximab / therapeutic use
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular* / complications
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular* / drug therapy
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular* / pathology

Substances

  • Rituximab