Introduction & Objectives
A Mysterious Rash in a Patient with Interstitial Lung Disease
Objectives
Case Presentation
Initial Presentation
Erythema Nodosum
Other Causes of Erythema Nodosum
Tests in Primary Care
Treatment of Erythema Nodosum
Tests in Secondary Care
Chest Radiograph
CXR Findings
What Stage of Disease Does She Have?
Differential Diagnoses of BHL
CT Scan
PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
Bronchoscopy
Sampling Lymph Nodes
EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
Histology
Treatment - Stage 1 Disease
Treatment - Who Should Get Steroids?
Treatment - Other Treatments?
Outcome
Resources & Feedback
References
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A Mysterious Rash in a Patient with Interstitial Lung Disease
Erythema Nodosum
Erythema Nodosum is an inflammatory disorder affecting subcutaneous fat also called a septal panniculitis
These tender, erythematous nodules are commonly found over the shins but can sometimes be seen on thighs or upper limbs
Which of these can be associated with erythema nodosum?
(Select all that apply)
Sarcoidosis
Oral contraceptive pill
Meningococcal infection
Streptococcal infection
Sulphonamides
Please answer each row
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Sarcoidosis is a common association and often implies an excellent prognosis