Erythema nodosum and primary tuberculosis - Case Report

  • Irma Ovčina Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske, Banja Luka

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Abstract

Erythema nodosum is a type of panniculitis, typically manifested as erythematous nodules. We reported a case of a young woman who presented with erythema nodosum and isolated unilateral axillar lymphadenopathy. Excision and biopsy have showed chronic granulomatous inflammation, in the first place tuberculosis. A extensive workup did not reveal any other focal points of tuberculosis. She has been successfully treated with antituberculotic therapy. Our case suggests that tuberculosis should be a part of the differential diagnosis in any case of erythema nodosum with isolated unilateral lymphadenitis.

Key words: erythema nodosum, tuberculosis, lymphadenopathy

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2019/08/08
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