Synonym(s)
juxtaarticular nodositates; Lutz-Jeanselme syndrome
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
In frambosis, pinta, syphilis, also in 20% of cases of acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans occurring nodules, often symmetrical on the extensor sides of the elbow and knee joints, also foot and hip joints
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Mostly multiple, painless, spherical, up to pigeon egg sized, prallelastic cutaneous nodes, which are freely movable on the surface.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Initial lymphocytoid plasma cells, epitheloid cells, giant cells of Langerhans; in older nodules: inner, low-cellular, fibrous layer with fibrinized or hyalinized, possibly cystically dilated connective tissue in the center.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer