Erythema nodosum as a manifestation of HIV infection.
Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol
;
2002 Sep; 20(3): 175-8
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-36833
ABSTRACT
Various musculoskeletal syndromes have been well described in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Surprisingly, erythema nodosum, an inflammation of the adipose tissue of the skin, has rarely been described. We report a 24-year-old known case of HIV infection, who developed fever and multiple tender subcutaneous nodules that were proven to be erythema nodosum. The patient also had polymyositis. She responded well to a high dose of corticosteroids. Erythema nodosum should be listed as possible the rheumatic manifestation of HIV infection.
Full text:
Available
Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Female
/
Humans
/
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
/
HIV Infections
/
Polymyositis
/
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
/
Adult
/
Diagnosis, Differential
/
Erythema Nodosum
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS