Erythema annulare centrifugum in association with hypothyroidism: a case report

Authors

  • Zahida Rani
  • Tariq Rashid
  • Ijaz Hussain

Abstract

Erythema annulare centrifugum is a type of annular erythema with a multifactorial etiology. We report a case of EAC in association with hypothyroidism, an association hitherto unreported.

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2017-01-03

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Rani Z, Rashid T, Hussain I. Erythema annulare centrifugum in association with hypothyroidism: a case report. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2017Jan.3 [cited 2024Nov.8];13(2):89-91. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/737

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