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Erythema Induratum (Nodular Vasculitis): Follow-up
Updated: Mar 17, 2008
Follow-up
Complications
- Inadequately treated or untreated erythema induratum may result in prolonged disease, persistent ulcerations, and complications due to coexistent systemic tuberculosis.
Prognosis
- The prognosis is good if treated properly.
Miscellaneous
Medicolegal Pitfalls
- A thorough understanding of the various adverse effects of antituberculous medications, including hepatotoxicity, is required.
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Keywords
tuberculosis-associated erythema induratum, TB-associated erythema induratum, erythema induratum of Bazin
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