Magnetic Resonance Imaging Appearance of Erythema Nodosum: A Case Report

Authors

  • Ankita Chauhan
  • Richard Thomas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v15i1.3919

Keywords:

Erythema nodosum, magnetic resonance imaging, sequences, ankle, streptococcal

Abstract

Erythema nodosum (EN) is the commonest inflammation of the subcutaneous fat tissue (panniculitis). Erythema nodosum (EN) requires an interdisciplinary approach and exclusion of all underlying causes. We present a case of an 18-year-old female with a history of recurrent streptococcal infections over the years, who developed pain and swelling in the left ankle. To evaluate the persistent ankle swelling, the physician ordered a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the left lower extremity. The MRI appearance of EN has not been described in detail in the literature so far.

Author Biographies

Ankita Chauhan

Pediatric Radiology Fellow,

Department of Radiodiagnosis,

Le Bonheur's Children Hospital,

Memphis, Tennessee 38103

Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas, MD

Chairman, Department of Radiology

John R. Oishei Children's Hospital

818 Ellicott Street

Buffalo, New York 14203

 

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Published

2021-01-26

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2021)

Section

General Radiology

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