Erythema elevatum diutinum, cryoglobulinaemia, and fixed urticaria on cooling

Br J Dermatol. 1977 Jul;97(1):99-104. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1977.tb15435.x.

Abstract

A mixed cryoglobulin (IgG/IgM) was detected in a patient with erythema elevatum diutinum. Cold exposure activated the complement system and provoked a fixed urticarial reaction with the histology of a leukocytoclastic vasculitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cold Temperature*
  • Cryoglobulins* / analysis
  • Erythema / complications*
  • Erythema / immunology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / analysis
  • Immunoglobulin M / analysis
  • Middle Aged
  • Paraproteinemias / complications*
  • Urticaria / etiology*
  • Urticaria / pathology

Substances

  • Cryoglobulins
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M