Necrobiosis Lipoidica in a Patient with β-Thalassemia Major: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Τίτλος | Necrobiosis Lipoidica in a Patient with β-Thalassemia Major: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Vetsiou, E., Mpouras V., Nikolaidou C., Klonizakis P., Mandala E., Vamvakis K., Psarras K., & Vlachaki E. |
Journal | Hemoglobin |
Volume | 44 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 221-223 |
Date Published | 2020 May |
ISSN | 1532-432X |
Abstract | Necrobiosis lipoidica (NL) is a rare granulomatous disease that predominantly affects middle-aged women and is often associated with diabetes mellitus (DM), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other metabolic disorders. Thalassemias are the most common hereditary hemoglobin (Hb) disorders worldwide. A few studies investigated dermatologic problems that coexist with β-thalassemia major (β-TM). The most common skin disorders in patients with β-TM are xerosis, urticaria, pseudoxanthoma, hyperpigmentation, leg ulcers and small-vessel vasculitis. Necrobiosis lipoidica has only been occasionally reported in patients with β-TM. Herein, we present a female with β-TM and NL. Furthermore, a brief review of the literature was performed. |
DOI | 10.1080/03630269.2020.1783287 |
Alternate Journal | Hemoglobin |
PubMed ID | 32605400 |