erythema nodosum
E849999
Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender red nodules, usually on the shins, often associated with systemic diseases such as infections, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
dermatologic manifestation
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inflammatory skin condition ⓘ panniculitis ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Behçet disease
NERFINISHED
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Crohn disease ⓘ Mycoplasma infection ⓘ Yersinia infection ⓘ autoimmune diseases ⓘ drug reactions ⓘ inflammatory bowel disease ⓘ malignancy ⓘ oral contraceptive use ⓘ pregnancy ⓘ sarcoidosis ⓘ streptococcal infection ⓘ streptococcal pharyngitis ⓘ tuberculosis ⓘ ulcerative colitis ⓘ viral infections ⓘ |
| biopsyShows | septal panniculitis without vasculitis ⓘ |
| canBe | recurrent ⓘ |
| canBeTreatedWith | systemic corticosteroids ⓘ |
| complicationRisk | postinflammatory hyperpigmentation ⓘ |
| diagnosedBy |
clinical evaluation
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skin biopsy ⓘ |
| hasClinicalFeature |
ankle swelling
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arthralgia ⓘ bilateral lesions ⓘ fever ⓘ lesions that change color like bruises ⓘ malaise ⓘ nodules on the shins ⓘ painful subcutaneous nodules ⓘ symmetrical distribution ⓘ tender red nodules ⓘ |
| hasCourse | resolves over weeks to months ⓘ |
| hasPossibleLocation |
forearms
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thighs ⓘ trunk ⓘ |
| hasTypicalLocation | anterior shins ⓘ |
| hasTypicalOnsetAge | young adults ⓘ |
| ICD10Code | L52 ⓘ |
| isConsidered | hypersensitivity reaction ⓘ |
| isOften |
acute
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self-limited ⓘ |
| moreCommonIn | females ⓘ |
| pathologyInvolves | subcutaneous fat ⓘ |
| pathologyType | septal panniculitis without vasculitis ⓘ |
| treatmentIncludes |
leg elevation
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ⓘ rest ⓘ treatment of underlying cause ⓘ |
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