Erythema elevatum diutinum
Overview
Erythema elevatum diutinum: A rare chronic skin disorder characterized by skin nodules and plaques near joints and on the back of the hands and feet.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Erythema elevatum diutinum includes the 7 symptoms listed below: * Reddish-brown skin lesions * Raised skin lesions * Itching lesions * Burning lesions * Skin nodules * Skin bumps * Purplish skin bumps
Causes
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Erythema elevatum diutinum that are listed by the Diseases Database: * Erythema elevatum diutinum * Henoch-Schönlein purpura * Cryoglobulinaemia * Serum sickness
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Erythema elevatum diutinum" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Erythema elevatum diutinum that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Erythema elevatum diutinum" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Erythema elevatum diutinum. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Erythema elevatum diutinum. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Erythema elevatum diutinum has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Erythema elevatum diutinum signs or Erythema elevatum diutinum symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Erythema elevatum diutinum may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Erythema elevatum diutinum symptoms.
Treatment
* Dependent upon diagnosis * If malignancy is suspected, prompt multimodal treatment, based upon specific diagnosis, should be obtained at a tertiary pediatric oncology center * If likely cause is evident (trauma/stress, acute infection, drugs) removal of the offending agent and watchful waiting is often sufficient * Leukopheresis is prudent for extremely elevated WBCs to prevent pulmonary and cerebrovascular congestion/infarction