Dermatology · UKMLA & AKT

Erythema nodosum

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise erythema nodosum — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

Key high-yield points

  • Most common form of panniculitis - septal inflammation of subcutaneous fat, no vasculitis
  • Young women (20-40 years); 3-6x more common in women; occurs in pregnancy
  • ~50% idiopathic; always search for reversible cause

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