Open AccessThe Challenge of Skin Lesions in Systemic Diseases
Author(s) -
Ana Paula Lopes,
Isabel O. Cruz,
Rui Môço
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
gazeta médica/gazeta médica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2184-0628
pISSN - 2183-8135
DOI - 10.29315/gm.v8i2.412
Subject(s) - medicine , erythema , erythema nodosum , tenderness , dermatology , skin lesion , physical examination , histopathological examination , surgery , pathology , disease
A 47-year-old man, obese, without medical problems, presented with a 15-day history of painful erythematous nodular lesions on the anterior side of lower limbs. He had no improvement with antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). He developed migratory and symmetric arthralgias (ankles, knees, elbows) and low-grade fever. The skin lesions progressed to the upper limbs. On physical examination, a mild swelling and tenderness in both ankles was noted, and lesions suggestive of erythema nodosum were seen.[...]