Erythema nodosum represents an inflammation of the septa in the subcutaneous adipose tissue (a septal paniculitis)
Evidence suggests that erythema nodosum develops as a type IV delayed hypersensitivity response to a number of antigens e.g. - streptococcal infection, tuberculosis, fungal infection, leprosy and some drugs.
The histopathology is distinctive:
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