Erythema Nodosum, Panniculitis - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

erythema nodosum panniculitis

Body Site

leg shin

Age

9 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

purple

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

Comments

A 9 year old boy developed tender violaceous nodules over the shins in association with a sore throat and fever. The nodules gradually faded over 10 days, and her returned to school and normal activities. A throat culture was negative suggesting a viral cause.

Description

tender violaceous nodules

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11/19/2001 22:58:06

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