Question
A 35-year-old female presents with tender, erythematous nodules over her shins & forearms. Blood tests reveal: Calcium 2.78 mmol/l . What is the most likely diagnosis ?
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Lupus pernio
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| B. |
Erythema Multiforme
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| C. |
Erythema Nodosum
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| D. |
Granuloma annulare
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Correct answer : c
Erythema Nodosum (Facultative Tuberculid)
Painful tender non-ulcerating erythematous nodules are usually bilaterally symmetrical over shin . Heal with hyperpigmentation.
It will present with tender erythematous nodules over shins and also over upper
extremities,serum calcium levels elevation is given to support SARCOIDOSIS as an underlying cause for Erythema Nodosum
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