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Ecchymosis Medicine Presentation (obstetrics) Panniculitis Abdominal pain Disfigurement Systemic lupus erythematosus Surgery Dermatology Abdomen Physical examination General surgery Pathology Disease

Zachary Pacheco , Grace Johnson , Erin F Shufflebarger ·

YOU? · · 2023 · Open Access · · DOI: https://doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.1247 · OA: W4385997311

Case presentation: We describe the case of a 38-year-old female patient with a history of lupus presenting with atraumatic abdominal pain and ecchymosis. The ultimate diagnosis of abdominal lupus erythematous panniculitis was determined based on physical exam and imaging findings.Discussion: Lupus erythematous panniculitis is a rare diagnosis, but consideration is important as early recognition and treatment is important to reduce pain and lessen the possibility of irreversible disfigurement and unnecessary costs to affected patients.