title: Nodular vasculitis (erythema induratum): treatment with auranofin.
abstract: A patient with nodular vasculitis was treated successfully with oral gold. This therapy is safe and devoid of significant side effects. The rationale and advantages of the use of oral gold in patients with nodular vasculitis are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Shaffer
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Kerdel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001310:Auranofin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004891:Erythema Induratum / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D001310:Auranofin