What is Erythema induratum? Definition, Meaning & Symptoms — Medical Dictionary
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Erythema induratum — Definition

Endüre eritem / Erythema induratum
Erythema induratum is a skin disease characterized by pain, hard (endure) nodules, especially in the lower part of the legs. These nodles can be ulcered over time and leave skar tissue after recovery. The disease is often associated with tuberculosis infection and is classified as a type of panniculitis (deri six fatty tissue inflammation). Clinically, lesions often indicate bilateral symmetrical distribution and can accompany systemic symptoms such as fire, weakness in patients.
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🇹🇷 Endüre eritem
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🇬🇧 Erythema induratum
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❓ What is Endüre eritem?
Endüre eritem; erythema induratum is a skin disease characterized by pain, hard (endure) nodules, especially in the lower part of the legs. These nodles can be ulcered over time and leave skar tissue after recovery. The disease is often associated with tuberculosis infection and is classified as a type of panniculitis (deri six fatty tissue inflammation). Clinically, lesions often indicate bilateral symmetrical distribution and can accompany systemic symptoms such as fire, weakness in patients.
❓ What is Erythema induratum in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "Erythema induratum" is Endüre eritem.
❓ Which medical field is Endüre eritem related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.