Erythema elevatum diutinum in an HIV-positive patient.
A 53-year old man with HIV infection and hepatitis C infection presented with multiple, firm nodules on the hands and ankles. Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare, chronic cutaneous vasculitis that may be associated with hematologic, autoimmune, and infectious diseases, which include HIV infection. First-line therapy includes dapsone, as well as treatment of any underlying cause or infection.
Kim
Hanna
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NYU Medical Center, New York, New York, USA. hannakim7@hotmail.com
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004890:Erythema / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents