Fig 7,8 : The histologic sections of [patient (a), taken by punch biopsy (4mm) from right thigh] revealed superficial and deep, intense plasma cellular and lymphocytic infiltrate, primarily in the lower dermis and fat septae with spillover to the fat lobules. Fibrosis was present in the deep dermis and in the fat. There was no vasculitis. (H&E stain; original magnifications: x 40)