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Erythema nodosum (EN) is an acquired acute or subacute/chronic disease characterized by deep erythematous, tender nodules, typically over the pretibial areas of the legs. A chronic variant of EN, termed subacute nodular migratory panniculitis (Villanova’s disease), has also been described. EN occurs in all races and both sexes and has no genetic inheritance.
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Claudy, A. (2000). Erythema Nodosum. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03835-2_32
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