Propofol Induced Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report

A A Pract. 2023 Aug 23;17(8):e01700. doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000001700. eCollection 2023 Aug 1.

Abstract

We report a case of a woman who experienced unexplained recurrent rashes of varying severity after multiple exposures to anesthesia, and then 2 successful surgeries under general anesthesia with no resultant rashes after removing propofol from her anesthetic plans. We infer her previous postanesthetic rashes were likely associated with drug-induced subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (DI-SCLE) triggered by propofol.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, General
  • Anesthesiology*
  • Exanthema*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous* / chemically induced
  • Propofol* / adverse effects

Substances

  • Propofol