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Erythema Nodosum AND Panniculitis — DCE Clinical Case
DCE long-case and short-case station for Erythema Nodosum AND Panniculitis.
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Erythema Nodosum AND Panniculitis — Clinical Case
DCE Long Case
Patient brief
Patient: A middle-aged or older adult with multimorbidity and a presentation centred on Erythema Nodosum AND Panniculitis. [1]
Presenting complaint: Subacute or acute symptoms referable to Erythema Nodosum AND Panniculitis, with enough detail to force prioritisation. [1] [2]
Past history: Common cardiometabolic and organ comorbidities that interact with the plan. [2]
Medications: A polypharmacy list that includes at least one interaction or dosing issue. [2]
Examination: Key positives and critical negatives for dangerous differentials. [1]
Investigations: A small set of results that change management. [1] [2]
Tasks
- Present a prioritised problem list. [1]
- Defend investigations and immediate therapy. [1] [2]
- Provide safety-net and follow-up advice. [2]
Model discussion points
- Working diagnosis and acuity. [1]
- Differentials and discriminators. [2]
- Treatment sequence and monitoring. [1] [2] [3]
- Multimorbidity and communication. [2]
Short case
Focused examination or counselling station linked to Erythema Nodosum AND Panniculitis, with one interpretation task and one shared-decision point. [1] [2]
References
- [1]Guglielmo A, D'Alì L, Deotto ML, Cimadamore A, et al. Erythema nodosum-like panniculitis during BRAF inhibitor therapy for melanoma: never forget latent tuberculosis infection Dermatol Reports, 2026.PMID 42240510
- [2]Pavlovic M, Berenji K, Rokvic Z Celiac Disease Presenting With Erythema Nodosum in a Child: Case Report and Review of the Literature Case Rep Pediatr, 2026.PMID 42157785
- [3]Agüera-Sánchez A, Del Carmen Brufau-Redondo M, Poblet E Whipple's Disease: Panniculitis Among Other Dermatoses. A Case Report and Literature Review J Cutan Pathol, 2026.PMID 41631710
- [4]Marker M, Ortiz-Urda S, Lilgenau N, Rappersberger K [Erythema induratum-nodular vasculitis] J Dtsch Dermatol Ges, 2004.PMID 16281639
- [5]Xi Y, Yao T, Zhang C, Zhuang T Effectiveness of safety care and clinical nursing pathway in patients undergoing cardiovascular intervention: a randomized controlled trial Perioper Med (Lond), 2026.PMID 42469924
- [6]Marks FJ, Walters SJ, Sutton L, Jacques RM What statistical methods are more appropriate for predicting recruitment at the design stage of a randomised controlled trial? Trials, 2026.PMID 42469922
- [7]Hajiaqaei M, Mohammadi A Transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex ameliorates emotion dysregulation and executive function: a single-blind, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial BMC Psychol, 2026.PMID 42469906
- [8]Jacq E, Maire F, Cucherousset J, Charpentier S, et al. From Cutaneous Necrosis to Septic Shock: An ICU Case of Pancreatico portal Fistula Complicating Necrotizing Acute Pancreatitis Crit Care Explor, 2026.PMID 42390290