A case report of COVID-19-associated erythema nodosum: a classic presentation with a new trigger.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the course of the pandemic, cutaneous manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infections have been increasingly characterized, yet only a few cases of erythema nodosum (EN) are reported in the literature and international registries.

Case presentation

In this report, we describe a case of tender, erythematous nodules that appeared acutely on the distal legs in a 48-year-old female with renal transplant following SARSs-CoV-2 infection complicated by prolonged fevers and pneumonia. The patient was diagnosed with a classic presentation of EN arising from a new and emerging trigger-COVID-19 infection. The cutaneous lesions resolved with conservative management.

Conclusions

This report highlights the importance of clinician awareness of the potential association of CO

SUBMITTER: Parker ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8807273 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature