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Erythema nodosum triggered by pregnancy

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Link to WHO Definition

Erythema nodosum triggered by pregnancy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/213624326

Erythema nodosum (EN) occurring during pregnancy, which accounts for some 2% of all cases of EN. The mechanisms involved are unknown, though hormonal factors are likely to be relevant as EN is also linked to oral contraceptive use. The EN may be recurrent with each pregnancy.