title: Minocycline-induced pigmentation mimicking persistent ecchymosis.
abstract: We report an unusual case of minocycline-induced pigmentation mimicking persistent ecchymosis in a patient with persistent (20 months' duration) bluish black discoloration of the medial and lateral aspects of the left ankle following an avulsion fracture. We review the common presentations of minocycline-induced pigmentation as well as some of the more unusual presentations.
authors.affiliation: George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Sherry
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Youssef
authors.forename: Kathy Kim
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Langevin
authors.forename: Lorraine C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000473:pathology; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004438:Ecchymosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008911:Minocycline / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D008911:Minocycline