Erythema nodosum and pernicious anemia

Erythema nodosum (EN) often presents as a sudden onset of tender, erythematous, subcutaneous nodules on the legs and ankles. Although rare, pernicious anemia may be related to vitamin B12 deficiency. Discussion of this association in the context of a particular patient is presented.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Dermatology online journal 2013-07, Vol.19 (7), p.18988-18988
Hauptverfasser:	Milman, Perry J, Goldenberg, Steven P, Scheinfeld, Noah, Pereira, Frederick A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anemia, Iron-Deficiency - complications Anemia, Iron-Deficiency - drug therapy Anemia, Pernicious - complications Anemia, Pernicious - drug therapy Erythema Nodosum - etiology Female Humans Iron - therapeutic use Trace Elements - therapeutic use Vitamin B 12 - therapeutic use Vitamin B 12 Deficiency - complications Vitamin B 12 Deficiency - drug therapy Vitamin B Complex - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	Erythema nodosum (EN) often presents as a sudden onset of tender, erythematous, subcutaneous nodules on the legs and ankles. Although rare, pernicious anemia may be related to vitamin B12 deficiency. Discussion of this association in the context of a particular patient is presented.
ISSN:	1087-2108 1087-2108
DOI:	10.5070/D3197018988