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Erythema elevatum diutinum, cryoglobulinaemia, and fixed urticaria on cooling
Author(s) -
MORRISON J.G.L.,
HULL P.R.,
FOURIE E.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1977.tb15435.x
Subject(s) - dermatology , medicine
SUMMARY A mixed cryoglobulin (IgG/IgM) was detected in a patient with erythema elevatum diutinum. Cold exposure activated the complement system and provoked a flxed urticarial reaction with the histology of a leukocytoclastic vasculitis.