Erythema nodosum as a manifestation of HIV infection.

Louthrenoo, Worawit; Lertprasertsuke, Nirush; Kasitanon, Nuntana; Sukitawut, Waraporn

Erythema nodosum as a manifestation of HIV infection.

Date

2002-09-18

Authors

Louthrenoo, Worawit

Lertprasertsuke, Nirush

Kasitanon, Nuntana

Sukitawut, Waraporn

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.

Description

Published by the Allergy and Immunology Society of Thailand.

Citation

Louthrenoo W, Lertprasertsuke N, Kasitanon N, Sukitawut W. Erythema nodosum as a manifestation of HIV infection. Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology. 2002 Sep; 20(3): 175-8