Erythema Induratum of Bazin – A Rare Entity
Keywords:
Erythema induratum, Nodular vasculitis, Cutaneous tuberculosis, Tuberculid, Tuberculous granuloma, PanniculitisAbstract
Erythema Induratum of Bazin (EIB) is a tuberculid, a condition occurring ‘on the legs of female
and in young and plump well nourished women. It is characterized by recurrent nodular and
ulcerative lesions. Lesions are usually localized to the lower legs especially calf area, but can affect
other areas. We are presenting a case of a 54-years-old lady with recurrent crops of nodules on
legs. Mantoux test was positive. Histopathology revealed lobular panniculitis, epithelioid cells,
lymphocytes and giant cells surrounding foci of caseous necrosis which was suggestive of erythema
induratum. She was put on ATT.
Keywords: Erythema induratum, Nodular vasculitis, Cutaneous tuberculosis, Tuberculid,
Tuberculous granuloma, Panniculitis
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