Abstract
Bloom syndrome is a rare genodermatosis of autosomal recessive inheritance. Although lupus-like skin lesions characterize this disorder, mechanisms of photosensitivity are poorly understood. In this case presentation, the authors report a patient with Bloom syndrome whose lupus-like facial rash revealed striking histopathologic similarities to cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Bloom Syndrome / complications
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Bloom Syndrome / genetics
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Bloom Syndrome / pathology*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / pathology*
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Male
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Photosensitivity Disorders / complications
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Photosensitivity Disorders / genetics
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Photosensitivity Disorders / pathology*
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Skin Diseases / etiology
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Skin Diseases / genetics
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Skin Diseases / pathology*