Unilateral Erythema Nodosum following Norethindrone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate Combination Therapy

• Published in: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology Vol. 2016; no. 2016; pp. 1 - 3
• Main Authors: Min, Michelle S., Fischer, Rob, Fournier, John B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Publishing Corporation 01.01.2016; Hindawi Limited
• Subjects: Biopsy; Case Report; Drug dosages; Edema; Histopathology; Infections; Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Pregnancy

Erythema nodosum is a septal panniculitis that typically presents as symmetric, tender nodules on the anterior aspects of bilateral lower extremities. Nearly half of cases are due to secondary causes, with oral contraceptive pills being the leading pharmaceutical cause. However, to our knowledge, th...