Erythema nodosum Flashcards
1
Q
infective cause for erythema nodosum ?
A
streptococci
tuberculosis
brucellosis
2
Q
systemic causes for erythema nodosum ?
A
sarcoidosis
inflammatory bowel disease
Behcet’s - inflammation of the blood vessels and tissues
3
Q
drug causes for erythema nodosum ?
A
penicillins
sulphonamides
combined oral contraceptive pill
4
Q
other cases for erythema nodosum ?
A
malignancy/lymphoma
pregnancy