Erythema elevatum diutinum on glans penis is a rare manifestation
Harbjerg, J.L.; Krarup, K.P.ør.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 176(43)
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 25353682 Document Number: 676592
Erythema elevatum diutinum (EED) is a rare chronic cutaneous vasculitis, which typically manifests as symmetrical, chronic plaques or nodules on the extensor sides of the extremities, on truncus or nates. We present a case where EED-compatible plaques were located on glans penis. To our knowledge this has been reported only thrice prior to this case. As EED has shown to be associated with a number of underlying diseases such as infections, autoimmune disorders and haematologic disease, it is of great importance to recognize the illness in order to sufficiently screen for known associated disorders.