Rumień guzowaty u dziecka – opis przypadku

Introduction. Erythema nodosum belongs to a group of diseases connectedwith subcutaneous tissue inflammation. It occurs mainly in people20-40 years of age, more frequently in women. Typical changesappear as inflammatory nodules on the frontal surface of lower legs.There is a significant influence of streptococcal infections on erythemanodosum appearance.Objective. To present a case of erythema nodosum in a child caused bytonsillitis.Case report. A 9-year old girl was admitted to the Department withnumerous, tender, red nodules on the anterior parts of the lower legs.Physical examinations revealed hypertrophy of tonsils. Laboratoryexaminations showed increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate,increased level of C-reactive protein and anti-streptolysin O (ASO). Aftersystemic and topical treatment, significant improvement was achieved.Conclusions. In cases of erythema nodosum in children, it is important toexclude infections of the upper respiratory tract and to carry out theproper treatment.