erythema nodosum
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Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender red nodules, usually on the shins, often associated with systemic diseases such as infections, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| erythema nodosum canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10214422 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: erythema nodosum Context triple: [Crohn’s disease, extraIntestinalManifestation, erythema nodosum]
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A.
Behçet's disease
Behçet's disease is a rare, chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent mouth and genital ulcers, eye inflammation, and systemic vasculitis affecting multiple organ systems.
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B.
Behçet
Behçet is a Turkish surname most notably associated with dermatologist Hulusi Behçet, after whom Behçet's disease is named.
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C.
Wegener's granulomatosis
Wegener's granulomatosis, now more commonly called granulomatosis with polyangiitis, is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of blood vessels that can damage organs such as the lungs, kidneys, and upper respiratory tract.
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D.
Cyanoderma
Cyanoderma is a genus of small insectivorous passerine birds commonly known as babblers, found mainly in forested regions of South and Southeast Asia.
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E.
Dermide
Dermide was the short-lived son of French general Charles Leclerc and Pauline Bonaparte, making him a nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: erythema nodosum Target entity description: Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender red nodules, usually on the shins, often associated with systemic diseases such as infections, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease.
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A.
Behçet's disease
Behçet's disease is a rare, chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent mouth and genital ulcers, eye inflammation, and systemic vasculitis affecting multiple organ systems.
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B.
Behçet
Behçet is a Turkish surname most notably associated with dermatologist Hulusi Behçet, after whom Behçet's disease is named.
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C.
Wegener's granulomatosis
Wegener's granulomatosis, now more commonly called granulomatosis with polyangiitis, is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of blood vessels that can damage organs such as the lungs, kidneys, and upper respiratory tract.
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D.
Cyanoderma
Cyanoderma is a genus of small insectivorous passerine birds commonly known as babblers, found mainly in forested regions of South and Southeast Asia.
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E.
Dermide
Dermide was the short-lived son of French general Charles Leclerc and Pauline Bonaparte, making him a nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
dermatologic manifestation
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inflammatory skin condition ⓘ panniculitis ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Behçet disease
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linked to:
Behçet's disease
Crohn disease ⓘ Mycoplasma infection ⓘ Yersinia infection ⓘ autoimmune diseases ⓘ drug reactions ⓘ inflammatory bowel disease ⓘ malignancy ⓘ oral contraceptive use ⓘ pregnancy ⓘ sarcoidosis ⓘ streptococcal infection ⓘ streptococcal pharyngitis ⓘ tuberculosis ⓘ ulcerative colitis ⓘ viral infections ⓘ |
| biopsyShows | septal panniculitis without vasculitis ⓘ |
| canBe | recurrent ⓘ |
| canBeTreatedWith | systemic corticosteroids ⓘ |
| complicationRisk | postinflammatory hyperpigmentation ⓘ |
| diagnosedBy |
clinical evaluation
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skin biopsy ⓘ |
| hasClinicalFeature |
ankle swelling
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arthralgia ⓘ bilateral lesions ⓘ fever ⓘ lesions that change color like bruises ⓘ malaise ⓘ nodules on the shins ⓘ painful subcutaneous nodules ⓘ symmetrical distribution ⓘ tender red nodules ⓘ |
| hasCourse | resolves over weeks to months ⓘ |
| hasPossibleLocation |
forearms
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thighs ⓘ trunk ⓘ |
| hasTypicalLocation | anterior shins ⓘ |
| hasTypicalOnsetAge | young adults ⓘ |
| ICD10Code | L52 ⓘ |
| isConsidered | hypersensitivity reaction ⓘ |
| isOften |
acute
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self-limited ⓘ |
| moreCommonIn | females ⓘ |
| pathologyInvolves | subcutaneous fat ⓘ |
| pathologyType | septal panniculitis without vasculitis ⓘ |
| treatmentIncludes |
leg elevation
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ⓘ rest ⓘ treatment of underlying cause ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: erythema nodosum Description of subject: Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender red nodules, usually on the shins, often associated with systemic diseases such as infections, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Referenced by (1)
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