Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory condition characterized by inflammation of subcutaneous fat tissue, resulting in painful red or blue lumps or nodules that are usually seen symmetrically on both shins, and also on the thighs, arms, and elsewhere. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, but 20 to 50 percent of cases are idiopathic, it typically resolves spontaneously within 30 days, and it is common in young people aged 12 to 20 years.
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ICD-10 ChapterXII: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Sources
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WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XII
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Non-infectious classification
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