Diagnosis: Discoid lupus erythematosus
Description: Read scaly atrophic plaque.
Morphology: Red,scaly
Site: Cheek
Sex: M
Age: 4
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
DLE is rarely seen during early childhood. This toddler presented with an asymptomatic, solitary, red, scaly plaque with slight atrophy on one cheek of many months duration. Skin biopsy was consistent with DLE.