Rowell syndrome

Abstract

Rowell syndrome is a rare disease consisting of erythema multiforme-like lesions associated with lupus erythematosus. The syndrome occurs mostly in middle-aged women. The authors describe the syndrome in a 15-year-old boy who responded well to systemic steroids and hydroxychloroquine.

Keywords

• Children
• erythema multiforme
• lupus erythematosus
• Rowell syndrome