Definition of Erythema nodosum
1. Noun. Skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs.
Medical Definition of Erythema nodosum
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A disorder characterised by the formation of tender, red nodules on the front of the legs. Erythema nodosum primarily affects women and has been associated with certain infections: coccidiomycosis, fungal infections, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and syphilis.
A sensitivity to a particular drug (for example penicillin, progestin, birth control pills) may also manifest this disorder. Other disorders and conditions that have been associated with erythema nodosum include: leukaemia, sarcoidosis, rheumatic fever, ulcerative colitis and pregnancy.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Erythema Nodosum
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