Erythema induratum of Bazin

Dermatol Online J. 2010 Apr 15;16(4):1.

Abstract

An 81-year-old woman with a history of renal cell carcinoma and years of slowly, progressively enlarging pulmonary nodules of uncertain etiology presented with several weeks of painful lower extremity nodules. A biopsy revealed changes consistent with nodular vasculitis. A purified protein derivative and QuantiFERON test were positive, favoring the diagnosis of erythema induratum of Bazin. Treatment with a standard four-drug antituberculous regimen resulted in radiographic and clinical improvement. This case emphasizes the importance of dermatologic manifestations in the detection of systemic disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Erythema Induratum / diagnosis
  • Erythema Induratum / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Vasculitis / diagnosis
  • Vasculitis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents