Lichen Aureus

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Contents 1 Pathology 2 Clinical-manifestations 3 Complications 4 More General Terms 5 References

Pathology

• dense lichenoid lymphocytic infiltrate
• siderophages
• dense, bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate, with hemorrhage & siderophages, in all patients
• frequent detection of a T-cell clone in lesions (50%)

Clinical-manifestations

• presents as stable, golden brown lesions, usually on the legs
• can persist for years
• lesions distributed asymmetrically on the lower extremities in 65% of the patients
• lesions of the upper extremities, buttocks, back, shoulders, & trunk (35%)

Complications

• atypical lesions may evolve into mycosis fungoides [1]

More General Terms

• skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)

References

1. Fink-Puches R et al. Lichen aureus: Clinicopathologic features, natural history, and relationship to mycosis fungoides. Arch Dermatol 2008 Sep; 144:1169. PMID: [1]

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