Erythema elevatum diutinum = الحمامى المرتفعة الدائمة Print

 

EED probably is not a distinct disease entity but rather a clinicopathologic reaction pattern, most

often developing in either a monoclonal or polyclonal gammopathy, in particular IgA hyperglobulinemia. Inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus may also be associated with EED. HIV-infected patients also develop EED, which can clinically mimic Kaposi's sarcoma .