Erythema Nodosum

Erythema Nodosum

Susan Haller Psaila, MD

Basic Information

Definition

Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory reaction pattern in the skin to several inciting factors; it is the most common type of panniculitis.

ICD-9-CM Code

695.2 Erythema nodosum

Epidemiology & Demographics

• The greatest incidence occurs during spring and fall; it is less common during summer.
• It can occur at any age.
• Male:female ratio is approximately equal in children.
• Racial and geographic incidences vary, depending on prevalence of diseases that are etiologic factors.

Clinical Presentation

• Cutaneous eruption is sometimes associated with low-grade fever, malaise, fatigue, cough, arthralgia, headache, and conjunctivitis.
• Abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea may also appear with the skin findings.
• Symmetric, tender, erythematous, warm nodules and plaques are present.
• Lesions range in size from 1 to 15 cm and may number from 1 to 10.
• The lesions usually manifest bilaterally, on distal anterior lower extremities.
• More extensive cases can involve the thighs, arms, neck, and rarely, the face.

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Jun 19, 2016 | Posted by in PEDIATRICS | Comments Off on Erythema Nodosum

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