Necrotizing vasculitis as a complication of propylthiouracil.
BACKGROUND
Acute dermatologic conditions are a concern for acute care practitioners. Comprising 1.4% of presenting complaints to emergency departments, most skin complaints are relatively benign; however, some conditions can be quite severe. Prompt diagnosis is essential to avoid unnecessary morbidity and mortality.


OBJECTIVE
To review drug-induced vasculitis.


METHODS
We present the case of a 43-year-old female with a chief complaint of bruising to her ear, arm, and leg. She was found to have necrotizing vasculitis induced by propylthiouracil.


CONCLUSIONS
In this case, we look at the highlights of this presentation and review key aspects of cutaneous vasculitis for the practicing emergency provider.
Stein
John C
JC
University of California, San Francisco.
Hernandez
Sergio
S
Hebig
Anke
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