Erythema nodosum

An active duty female Sailor reports to your clinic complaining of tender nodules to her legs beginning 1.5 weeks ago. She is diagnosed with erythema nodosum (EN), a painful disorder of the subcutaneous fat that is usually self-limited but may be a clue to an additional underlying medical diagnosis....

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Published inJournal of special operations medicine Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 122
Main Authors Vigilante, John A, Scribner, Jane
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 2014
Subjects
Erythema Nodosum - diagnosis
Erythema Nodosum - therapy
Female
Humans
Military Personnel
Young Adult
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Summary:An active duty female Sailor reports to your clinic complaining of tender nodules to her legs beginning 1.5 weeks ago. She is diagnosed with erythema nodosum (EN), a painful disorder of the subcutaneous fat that is usually self-limited but may be a clue to an additional underlying medical diagnosis. This article reviews the pathophysiology, causes, course, diagnosis, and management of EN.
ISSN:1553-9768
DOI:10.55460/OH7B-T4DR