What are the causes of erythema nodosum (EN)?
Causes of erythema nodosum (EN)
- Bacterial infections: Streptococcus, Yersinia,
Salmonella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma
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Mycobacterial infection: TB, leprosy
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Viral infection: Infectious mononucleosis, hepatitis B, herpes simplex
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Other infection: Tinea, toxoplasma
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Drugs: Sulfa drugs, OCP, potassium iodine agents
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Malignant disease: Malignant lymphoma (Hodgkin's disease etc.), leukaemia
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Inflammatory bowel disease: UC, Crohn's disease
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Others: Sarcoidosis, Behcet's disease, reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome),
pregnancy
Sources:
- Shimizu's dermatology 2nd Edition; page:385 and table 18.3
- Rapid review of clinical medicine for MRCP part 2 by Sanjay Sharma (question no: 401)
- Dermatology made easy 1st Edition; pages:571 & 576
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