Sign
Erythema marginatum
A transient, ring-shaped rash associated with acute rheumatic fever.
- Found
- Skin
- Normal
- No erythema marginatum is present.
- Abnormal
- Transient, ring-shaped areas of erythema.
- Suggests
- Acute rheumatic fever
Erythema marginatum is a characteristic skin manifestation associated with acute rheumatic fever. It is typically an annular, or ring-like, erythema and is uncommon compared with the other manifestations of the illness. A student may meet the name when learning the skin findings that can accompany rheumatic fever.