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erythema nodosum leprosum

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erythema nodosum le·pro·sum (l-prsm)
n.
An acute lepromatous reaction with generalized systemic involvement characterized by the formation of painful deep nodules on the face, thighs, and arms, usually seen in undiagnosed, untreated, or neglected cases of leprosy.
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The FDA's announcement Monday came just two weeks after a panel of outside scientific advisers voted 8-2 to recommend that the agency approve the drug for patients with erythema nodosum leprosum, or ENL, a complication of leprosy that causes skin lesions, fever and other symptoms.
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance on July 16, 1998 for the acute treatment of cutaneous manifestations of moderate to severe erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) and as maintenance therapy for prevention and suppression of cutaneous manifestation recurrences.
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance on July 16, 1998 for the acute treatment of cutaneous manifestations of moderate to severe erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) and as maintenance therapy for prevention and suppression of cutaneous manifestation recurrences.
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