Is macular lymphocytic arteritis limited to the skin? Long-term follow-up of seven patients,

Conclusions: To the best of the authors ’ knowledge, this series presents the longest duration of follow-up reported to date. During this period, none of the patients showed resolution of the lesions despite treatment, nor did any progress to systemic vasculitis. Similarities between clinical and skin biopsy findings support the hypothesis that macular lymphocytic arteritis is a benign, incomplete, and less aggressive form of cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa.
Source: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research