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Erythema elevatum diutinum
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Erythema elevatum diutinum

Contributors: Altaaf Parker MBChB, FCDerm, Anisa Mosam MBChB, MMed, FCDerm, PhD, Ncoza C. Dlova MBChB, FCDerm, PhD, Susan Burgin MD
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Synopsis

Erythema elevatum diutinum (EED) is a rare form of leukocytoclastic vasculitis in which immune complexes are deposited in small blood vessels, leading to inflammation. The exact etiology is unknown, but inciting factors may include infectious agents (streptococci, human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]), hematologic malignancies (monoclonal gammopathies), inflammatory bowel disease, celiac sprue, and rheumatologic disorders. EED may also be seen in association with immunoglobulin A (IgA) paraproteinemia. Case reports document associations with interferon-b, antituberculosis drugs, cisplatin, and erythropoietin.

Erythema elevatum diutinum presents as violaceous, erythematous, or brown papules, nodules, and/or plaques, predominantly over the extensor surfaces of the body. The most common associated symptom is arthralgia, although the lesions themselves may be painful or pruritic. Sometimes ocular abnormalities such as peripheral keratitis, panuveitis, and nodular scleritis have been seen. There is no racial predilection, but there is a slight female preponderance of disease. Incidence is highest in middle-aged to older adults, but may present earlier in those with HIV infection.

Codes

ICD10CM:
L95.1 – Erythema elevatum diutinum

SNOMEDCT:
58872001 – Erythema elevatum diutinum

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Last Reviewed:10/01/2017
Last Updated:10/10/2017
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Erythema elevatum diutinum
A medical illustration showing key findings of Erythema elevatum diutinum : Buttocks, Erythema, Extensor distribution, Painful skin lesions, Arthralgia, Smooth papules, Smooth nodules, Smooth plaques, Knees
Clinical image of Erythema elevatum diutinum - imageId=2791492. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'Substantive violaceous scaly and crusted papules and plaques on the elbows and associated post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.'
Substantive violaceous scaly and crusted papules and plaques on the elbows and associated post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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