title: Necrotizing vasculitis as a complication of propylthiouracil.
abstract: 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.
authors: University of California, San Francisco.
authors: John C
authors: JC
authors: Stein
authors: Sergio
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authors: Hernandez
authors: Anke
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