30th July 2023

A 42-year-old woman presents to her GP with a two-week history of tender erythematous nodules on her shins

A 42-year-old woman presents to her GP with a two-week history of tender erythematous nodules on her shins. She has some blood tests and a chest x-ray, and then is recalled for a review two weeks later. She explains that the nodules have resolved. On examination, there is no evidence of the nodules on her shins.

Given the most likely diagnosis, which of these medical conditions is most often associated?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.