Diclofenac sodium-induced livedoid dermatitis (Nicolau syndrome) in an obese patient

[摘要] Livedoid dermatitis (Nicolau syndrome) is an uncommon and avoidable side effect of intramuscular injection. In this case report we present a 60-year-old female who developed a unilateral painful ulcer around the site of injection. Serial photography taken by the patient was pathognomonic.

[学科分类] 皮肤病学

[关键词] Diclophenac sodium;embolia cutis medicamentosa;livedoid dermatitis;Nicolau syndrome