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erythema nodosum leprosum
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | erythema nodosum leprosum - an inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms and legs and faceENLHansen's disease, leprosy - chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium lepraeerythema nodosum - skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs |
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er·y·the·ma no·do·sum le·pro·suman acute type of lepromatous reaction with generalized systemic involvement and tender deep cutaneous and subcutaneous nodules of the face, thighs, and arms; usually seen in undiagnosed, untreated, or neglected cases of leprosy. Immune complexes and scanty, fragmented lepra bacilli may be seen in the lesions.er·y·the·ma no·do·sum le·pro·sum (er-i-thēmă nō-dōsŭm lep-rōsŭm) Acute type of lepromatous reaction with generalized systemic involvement and tender deep cutaneous and subcutaneous nodules of the face, thighs, and arms; usually seen in undiagnosed, untreated, or neglected cases of leprosy. erythema nodosum leprosum Abbreviation: ENL
A red, nodular vasculitic rash, which may be a complication of the treatment for leprosy. See: lepraTreatmentTreatment consists of withdrawing therapy against leprosy (clofazimine, steroids, thalidomide). See also: erythemaAcronymsSeeenlistmenterythema nodosum leprosum
Synonyms for erythema nodosum leprosumnoun an inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms and legs and faceSynonymsRelated Words- Hansen's disease
- leprosy
- erythema nodosum
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