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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Skin Manifestations > Erythema > Erythema Nodosum
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Erythema > Erythema Nodosum
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Dermatitis > Drug Eruptions > Erythema Nodosum
Chemically-Induced Disorders > Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions > Drug Hypersensitivity > Drug Eruptions > Erythema Nodosum

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Erythema Nodosum  

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Note

  • a drug eruption with inflammatory nodules; erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) = ERYTHEMA NODOSUM + LEPROSY, LEPROMATOUS

Scope note

  • An erythematous eruption commonly associated with drug reactions or infection and characterized by inflammatory nodules that are usually tender, multiple, and bilateral. These nodules are located predominantly on the shins with less common occurrence on the thighs and forearms. They undergo characteristic color changes ending in temporary bruise-like areas. This condition usually subsides in 3-6 weeks without scarring or atrophy.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004893

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