Extensive Nicolau syndrome following intramuscular injection of paracetamol in a patient who is HIV positive

Nicolau syndrome (NS) is a type of adverse skin reaction occurring after parenteral drug injection. In certain conditions, it can cause ischemic necrosis of the skin and the underlying adipose tissue. The actual cause of NS is not clear though inflammation, vasospasm, and thromboembolic occlusion of...

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Main Authors: Tasleem Arif, Konchok Dorjay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.jcasonline.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2077;year=2018;volume=11;issue=3;spage=136;epage=139;aulast=Arif