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Thalidomide in erythema nodosum leprosum. 1990

L J Jew, and R K Middleton
School of Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco 94143.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D004893 Erythema Nodosum An erythematous eruption commonly associated with drug reactions or infection and characterized by inflammatory nodules that are usually tender, multiple, and bilateral. These nodules are located predominantly on the shins with less common occurrence on the thighs and forearms. They undergo characteristic color changes ending in temporary bruise-like areas. This condition usually subsides in 3-6 weeks without scarring or atrophy.
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013792 Thalidomide A piperidinyl isoindole originally introduced as a non-barbiturate hypnotic, but withdrawn from the market due to teratogenic effects. It has been reintroduced and used for a number of immunological and inflammatory disorders. Thalidomide displays immunosuppressive and anti-angiogenic activity. It inhibits release of TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR-ALPHA from monocytes, and modulates other cytokine action. Sedoval,Thalomid
D015440 Leprosy, Lepromatous A chronic communicable infection which is a principal or polar form of LEPROSY. This disorder is caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE and produces diffuse granulomatous skin lesions in the form of nodules, macules, or papules. The peripheral nerves are involved symmetrically and neural sequelae occur in the advanced stage. Leprosy, Cutaneous,Leprosy, Nodular,Cutaneous Leprosies,Cutaneous Leprosy,Lepromatous Leprosies,Lepromatous Leprosy,Leprosies, Cutaneous,Leprosies, Lepromatous,Leprosies, Nodular,Nodular Leprosies,Nodular Leprosy

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