title: Erythema nodosum and pernicious anemia.
abstract: Erythema nodosum (EN) often presents as a sudden onset of tender, erythematous, subcutaneous nodules on the legs and ankles. Although rare, pernicious anemia may be related to vitamin B12 deficiency. Discussion of this association in the context of a particular patient is presented.
authors.affiliation: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York Medical College. pereiraf@aol.com
authors.forename: Perry J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Milman
authors.forename: Steven P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Goldenberg
authors.forename: Noah
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Scheinfeld
authors.forename: Frederick A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Pereira
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D000752:Anemia, Pernicious / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004893:Erythema Nodosum / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014806:Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D014803:Vitamin B Complex / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014131:Trace Elements; D014803:Vitamin B Complex; D007501:Iron; D014805:Vitamin B 12