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A Case of Tubercular Pleural Effusion in a Child Following Erythema Nodosum

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Erythema nodosum (EN), a form of septal panniculitis, is rare in pediatric age group. It can be primary/idiopathic as well as secondary due to various conditions such as tuberculosis, streptococcal infections, autoimmune disorders, drugs, and inflammatory bowel diseases. The association of EN with latent tuberculosis has been widely reported in the adult population but literature is scarce on the association of EN with tuberculosis in the pediatric age group. Here we present a case of a child who presented with pleural effusion of tubercular origin with a recent history of EN. The patient was also evaluated for the other causes of EN and responded well to the antitubercular treatment.

Source: Indian journal of clinical medicine

DOI: 10.1177/26339447241296281

Authors: Shalini Verma, Sakshi Kapoor, Geetika Srivastava

Institutions: Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, University College of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,200