Bullous lesions, sweat gland necrosis and rhabdomyolysis in alcoholic coma

A 42-year-old male developed hemorrhagic bullae and erosions while in alcohol induced coma. The lesions were limited to areas of the body in prolonged contact with the ground in the comatose state. He developed rhabdomyolysis, progressing to acute renal failure (ARF). Histopathological examination o...

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Main Authors: Neelakandhan Asokan, Vayappurath Gangadharan Binesh, Andrews Mekkattukunnel Andrews, Pattomthadathil Sankaran Jayalakshmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2014;volume=59;issue=6;spage=632;epage=632;aulast=Asokan