Hydroxychloroquine-induced generalized myopathy in a patient with lupus tumidus: a case report

• Main Authors: Alice Verdelli (Author), Daniela Massi (Author), Vincenza Maio (Author), Gabriele Cavazza (Author), Alberto Corrà (Author), Elena Biancamaria Mariotti (Author), Lavinia Quintarelli (Author), Valentina Ruffo Di Calabria (Author), Cristina Aimo (Author), Emiliano Antiga (Author), Marzia Caproni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) is a subset of cutaneous lupus erythematosus that generally presents with urticaria-like papules and plaques located on sun-exposed areas. Systemic treatment with antimalarials, especially hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), is the first-line systemic therapy for LET. Even if...