title: Late development of Nicolau syndrome: case report.
abstract: Nicolau syndrome also known as Embolia cutis medicamentosa and Livedoid dermatitis is a rare complication characterized by tissue necrosis that occurs after injection of medicines. We describe a case of late development of Nicolau syndrome following intra-articular infiltration with corticosteroid.
authors: Faculdade Brasileira, UNIVIX, Vitoria, ES, Brazil. lyne_msv@hotmail.com
authors: Alyne Mendonça Marques
authors: AM
authors: Silva
authors: Angelo
authors: A
authors: Ton
authors: Thaisa Faustini
authors: TF
authors: Loureiro
authors: Brunella Lemos
authors: BL
authors: Agrizzi
mesh_terms: D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D013577:Syndrome; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids