Erythema induratum of Bazin (EIB) is a chronic, nodular eruption that usually occurs on the lower legs of otherwise heavyset women.
EIB is a cutaneous manifestation of tuberculin hype...
Patients report experiencing mildly tender recurrent nodules, typically on the posterior or lateral aspects of the legs.
Patients may note a chronic or relapsing course with postinflam...
Treatment of the underlying disease (e.g., standard treatment for TB) is the most specific treatment.
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Compression stockings should be worn to prevent edema and increase he...
Patients should be seen as needed for persistent or recurrent flares of erythema induratum and to address compliance and/or changes to drug ther...
Diel R, Loddenkemper R, Nienhaus A. Evidence-based comparison of commercial interferon-gamma release assays for detecting active TB: a metaanalysis. Ches...
2028007 Erythema induratum
55275006 Nodular vasculitis (disorder)
Erythema induratum is a chronic nodular eruption of the subcutaneous tissue found in lower legs of otherwise heavyset women.
Seen predominantly in adult female patients living in or fro...
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