ERYTHEMA NODOSUM: CLINICAL CASE
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https://doi.org/10.52340/jecmj.2021.380Keywords:
erythema nodosum, clinical caseAbstract
Erythema nodosum (EN) is a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction that most often presents as erythematous, tender nodules on the shins. Common triggers for EN include infection, drugs, pregnancy, malignancy, and inflammatory conditions, such as sarcoidosis or gastrointestinal diseases; however, many cases are idiopathic. We present clinical case of 12 y.o girl with EN associated with EBV.
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