loading...| Preferred Name |
discoid lupus erythematosus |
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| Synonyms |
DLE |
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| Definitions |
chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus in which the skin lesions mimic those of the systemic form but in which systemic signs are rare; characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of edema, erythema, scaliness, follicular plugging, and skin atrophy; lesions are surrounded by an elevated erythematous border; the condition typically involves the face and scalp, but widespread dissemination may occur. |
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| ID |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/2716-6971 |
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| altLabel |
DLE lupus |
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| cui |
C0024138 |
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| definition |
chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus in which the skin lesions mimic those of the systemic form but in which systemic signs are rare; characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of edema, erythema, scaliness, follicular plugging, and skin atrophy; lesions are surrounded by an elevated erythematous border; the condition typically involves the face and scalp, but widespread dissemination may occur. |
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| DID |
2716-6971 |
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| Inverse of RB | ||
| notation |
2716-6971 |
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| prefLabel |
discoid lupus erythematosus |
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| tui |
T047 |
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| subClassOf |