Erythema induratum - a hypersensitivity reaction to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

2006-07-01

Leow, Liang Joo

Pintens, Sylvia

Pigott, Peter C

Whitfeld, Margot J

Journal Article

Erythema induratum (also known as Bazin disease, tuberculosum, tuberculosis cutis indurativa and nodose tuberculid) is a rare condition that produces painful, firm, and sometimes ulcerated nodules on the lower legs. Distinctive and diagnostic histopathology comprises a septolobular panniculitis, necrosis, granulomatous inflammation and vasculitis.

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Australian Family Physician; 35(7): 521-2

Australian Family Physician