Magnetic Resonance Imaging Appearance of Erythema Nodosum: A Case Report.

Erythema nodosum (EN) is the commonest inflammation of the subcutaneous fat tissue (panniculitis). Erythema nodosum (EN) requires an interdisciplinary approach and exclusion of all underlying causes. We present a case of an 18-year-old female with a history of recurrent streptococcal infections over the years, who developed pain and swelling in the left ankle. To evaluate the persistent ankle swelling, the physician ordered a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the left lower extremity. The MRI appearance of EN has not been described in detail in the literature so far.

FDG-Avid Erythema Nodosum Lesions of Behçet Disease Demonstrated on FDG PET/CT.

ABSTRACT: Behçet disease is a rare multisystemic vasculitis that can affect all sizes and types of blood vessels. Recurrent painful erythematous nodular lesions called erythema nodosum are the most common skin lesions of Behçet disease. Herein, we present 18F-FDG PET/CT images of erythema nodosum lesions in a patient with Behçet disease.

Löfgren Syndrome with Hypercalcemia and Neuroendocrinological Involvement: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND: Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that can affect virtually any organ. Löfgren syndrome, characterized by erythema nodosum, hilar lymphadenopathy, fever and polyarthritis, represents only 20-30% of the cases of sarcoidosis. Only 2- 10% of the cases feature hypercalcemia. CASE: The case of a 42-year-old Hispanic woman with a history of erythema nodosum and three weeks of nausea, emesis, constipation, asthenia, adynamia, polydipsia, and somnolence, concomitant with hypercalcemia, but normal parathyroid hormone (PTH) and 25-hydroxyvitamin D has been presented. The initial diagnostic approach was based upon the suspicion of multiple myeloma or bone metastases; however, further findings of bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, elevated serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and a right inguinal lymphadenomegaly suggested an alternate diagnosis. Biopsy of the latter supported sarcoidosis as the diagnosis. She was successfully treated in the hospital with zoledronic acid and as an outpatient with immunosuppressive therapy. Persistence of a previously undisclosed symptom of oligomenorrhea led to the detection of hyperprolactinemia secondary to hypophyseal infiltration, refractory to immunosuppressive therapy but with an adequate response to cabergoline. CONCLUSION: This case strays from Löfgren Syndrome's expected behavior, presenting a more progressive, multisystemic disease. This case report was written in adherence to the CARE guidelines of 2013 to include information in it.

Sarcoidosis presenting with and without Löfgren's syndrome: Clinical, radiological and behavioral differences observed in a group of 691patients.

OBJECTIVES: Just a few series of Löfgren's syndrome have been reported. Our aim was to describe the epidemiology and clinical profile of sarcoidosis patients presenting with Löfgren's syndrome vs. non-Löfgren's syndrome. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study of 691consecutive patients with sarcoidosis diagnosed at the Bellvitge University Hospital in Barcelona, Spain, between 1976 and 2018. RESULTS: Three hundred and nine patients (44.7%) were diagnosed with Löfgren's syndrome and 382with non-Löfgren's syndrome (55.3%). The mean age at diagnosis was 39.8years-old (SD 11.7) vs. 46.6 (SD 14.5) (P<0.001). 249 patients (80.6%) vs. 218 (57.1%) were female (P<0.001), and mostly Caucasians (304, 98.4% vs. 351, 91.9%, P=0.002). Out of the total 309, Löfgren's syndrome patients developed more frequently fever and articular involvement, and 45 (14.6%) presented with isolated periarticular ankle inflammation. When compared, radiological stages at diagnosis were more advanced in non-Löfgren's syndrome patients: stage 0 (2.9% vs. 14.7%), stage I (82.5% vs. 41.4%), stage II (14.6% vs. 29.3%), and stage III/IV (0 vs. 14.7%) (P<0.001). Chronic trend>2years was more prevalent in non-Löfgren's syndrome (66, 22.6% vs. 233, 67.4%; P<0.001), as well as the proportion of patients in whom treatment was needed (58, 18.8% vs. 224, 58.6%; P<0.001). Risk factors related to chronic trend>2 years were older age, stage II at diagnosis and the need of treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Löfgren's syndrome is a well-differentiated form of sarcoidosis with persuasive different epidemiological, clinical, radiological and prognostic features.

Eritema nudoso y sarcoidosis pulmonar: a propósito de un caso / Nodosum erythema and sarcoidosis: Case report

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Erythema Nodosum Masking Kawasaki Disease with an Initial Manifestation of Skin Lesions.

We report the first case demonstrating an association between Kawasaki disease (KD) and erythema nodosum (EN). A 3-year-old girl presented with EN as an initial manifestation of KD. At the initial visit, she showed high fever of 40°C, injection of the oropharynx, cervical lymphadenopathy, and red-purple cutaneous nodules, particularly on the lower limbs. She complained of severe pain in the neck and cutaneous lesions. Initially, the development of EN was attributed to Salmonella spp infection, which was detected in stool culture. However, the patient did not respond to high-dose ampicillin/sulbactam to which the Salmonella spp is sensitive. Echocardiography performed as screening for fever of unknown origin revealed medium-sized aneurysms of the left anterior descending artery. EN masked the diagnosis of KD, and the patient developed a coronary artery lesion. KD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of refractory EN in pediatric patients.

Erythema Nodosum-Like Panniculitis as a False-Positive 18F-FDG PET/CT in Advanced Melanoma Treated With Dabrafenib and Trametinib.

We present a 35-year-old woman with left axillary mass. Histopathological analysis revealed metastatic infiltration for BRAF-mutant melanoma. F-FDG PET/CT showed bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy as well as bone and subcutaneous metastases. Dabrafenib (a BRAF inhibitor) and trametinib (a MEK inhibitor) combined therapy was started with a complete metabolic response established by 2 consecutive PET/CT scans. A follow-up PET/CT showed FDG uptake in several subcutaneous nodules in both distal legs, suggesting metastases. Painless cutaneous lesions were observed on physical examination, and biopsy revealed erythema nodosum-like panniculitis.

Paraneoplastic Erythema Nodosum as a Prelude to Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Erythema nodosum is currently thought to represent a delayed hypersensitivity reac- tion to deposition of circulating immune complexes, followed by neutrophilic infiltration of the septa in the subcutaneous tissue. We describe a patient with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma with B symptoms, preceded by erythema nodosum of the left shin by 12 weeks. This dermatologic entity cleared after the treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, suggesting a true paraneoplastic reaction. Given its known temporal association with Hodgkin lymphoma, we believe that this link deserves more exploration in both re- search laboratories and clinical practice.

FDG PET/CT showing erythema nodosum associated with tuberculous lymphadenitis.

Erythema nodosum (EN) is histopathologically an acute septal panniculitis of subcutaneous adipose lobule. It can be either idiopathic or secondary to various underlying conditions. A female patient with EN underwent FDG PET/CT to search underlying cause. The images showed enlarged lymph nodes in the mediastinum with moderately elevated FDG uptake and multifocal increased FDG uptake over her lower extremities. The patient's condition was subsequently diagnosed with EN associated with mediastinal tuberculous lymphadenitis based on skin biopsy, tuberculin skin test, and treatment response.

[Lofgren syndrome: the relevance of the chest X-ray]. / Síndrome de Löfgren: a importância da radiografia torácica.

Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatosis of unknown origin characterized by a formation of non-caseating granulomas in multiple organs, which can present as a chronic, sub acute or an acute form. Löfgren's syndrome is an acute form of sarcoidosis characterized by the presence of arthritis/arthralgia, eritema nodosum lesions and hilar lymphadenopathy. The authors present 3 case reports of arthritis/ /arthralgia and eritema nodosum lesions in 3 young patients in which the diagnosis was Löfgren's syndrome. The radiological findings were essential for the final diagnosis, especially in the presence of a normal value of serum angiotensin-converting enzyme.

Characteristics of patients presenting with erythema nodosum and sarcoidosis.

We explored the relationship between erythema nodosum (EN) and sex, age, serum angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), bronchoalveolar lavage lymphocytosis (BAL-I), interstitial granulomas and radiological stage in patients presenting with pulmonary sarcoidosis in Ireland. Sixty-nine patients diagnosed with sarcoidosis between 2003 and 2006 were studied. Forty one patients (59%) were male. Sixteen patients (23%) presented with EN. Forty one patients of 65 (63%) had transbronchial biopsies demonstrating non-caseating granulomas. Patients with sarcoidosis presenting with EN were more likely to be female (p=0.042), younger (p=0.012) and have earlier stage pulmonary disease (p=0.02). There were no correlations between serum ACE, interstitial granulomas and disease stage. BAL-I did however predict increasing disease radiological stage (p=0.042). In this study, one quarter of patients with sarcoidosis presented with EN among their presenting features. These patients were more likely to be young females with early stage radiological disease.

Granulomatous mastitis, erythema nodosum, and oligoarthritis in a pregnant woman.

Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is an uncommon chronic inflammation of the breast and erythema nodosum (EN), is a rare extramammary manifestation of this entity. We describe a case of GM with EN and arthritis in a young pregnant woman. Review of literature showed rare similar cases.

Erythema nodosum associated with diffuse, large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma detected by FDG PET.

A patient is described with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and erythematous skin nodules suspected to be erythema nodosum. The patient underwent serial fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET), which demonstrated normalization of FDG uptake by the lymphoma after 2 cycles of chemotherapy, but there was new abnormal uptake involving the subcutaneous tissues of the lower extremities. A typical skin lesion was sampled and showed the appearance of erythema nodosum with no evidence of lymphoma. The FDG uptake gradually diminished on serial PET imaging after treatment with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. In view of the recognized association of erythema nodosum with malignancy and the differential rate of response to chemotherapy, the lesions of erythema nodosum may be a source of a false-positive PET interpretation, and histologic assessment should be considered.

Löfgren's syndrome revisited: a study of 186 patients.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical features, the results of noninvasive tests and biopsies, and the outcome of patients with Löfgren's syndrome. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Patients diagnosed as having Löfgren's syndrome at a university hospital in Barcelona, Spain, from 1974 to 1996, were prospectively followed. Löfgren's syndrome was defined as the association of erythema nodosum or periarticular ankle inflammation with unilateral or bilateral hilar or right paratracheal lymphadenopathy. RESULTS: Löfgren's syndrome was diagnosed in 186 patients. The mean age was 37 +/- 11 years, and 157 (85%) were women. In 91 patients (49%), symptoms started during the spring (P < 0.0001). Erythema nodosum, periarticular ankle inflammation, or both were present at onset in 173 patients (93%). At the time of diagnosis, 161 patients (87%) had no respiratory symptoms; 151 (81%) had stage I abnormalities on chest radiograph, 29 (16%) stage II, and 6 (3%) stage 0. Five percent of patients had decreased forced vital capacity, and 15% had decreased carbon monoxide diffusing capacity. Extrathoracic involvement was infrequent. Serum angiotensin-converting enzyme levels were increased in 50% of patients. Gallium-67 scans showed hilar uptake in all the studied patients, but it yielded useful additional diagnostic information only in those with normal chest radiographs or with unilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. The diagnosis was proven with biopsy results in 63% of patients. None of the patients without histologic confirmation were subsequently found to have a diagnosis other than sarcoidosis. In the 133 patients who were followed for a mean of almost 5 years, 11 (8%) continued to have active disease, and 8 (6%) had several recurrences between 18 months and 20 years after a complete resolution. A normal serum angiotensin-converting enzyme level at diagnosis was associated with disease resolution without recurrence. CONCLUSION: Löfgren's syndrome is usually a self-limiting form of sarcoidosis. Histologic confirmation is not necessary in typical cases. In a small number of patients, the disease may remain active or recur long after its onset, although usually with mild organ dysfunction.