A delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction to various antigens, or an autoimmune reaction presenting as a panniculitis (1) that affects subcutaneous fat
Clinical pattern of multiple, bi...
Often a prodrome 1 to 3 weeks prior to onset of lesions; can consist of malaise, fever, weight loss, cough, and arthralgia
Increasingly tender nodules on the legs, usually over the shi...
Condition usually self-limited within 1 to 2 months
All medications listed as treatment for EN are off-label uses of the medications. There are no specific FDA-approved medications.
Keep legs elevated.
Elastic wraps or support stockings may be helpful when patients are ambulating.
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Chong TA, ...
L52 Erythema nodosum
A18.4 Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue
695.2 Erythema nodosum
017.10 Erythema nodosum with hypersensitivity reaction in tuberculosis, unspecified
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Lesions of EN appear to be erythematous patches, but when palpated, their underlying nodularity is appreciated.
Evaluation for a concerning underlying etiology is necessary in EN, but m...
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