Diclofenac sodium-induced livedoid dermatitis (Nicolau syndrome) in an obese patient

Abstract

Livedoid dermatitis (Nicolau syndrome) is an uncommon and avoidable side effect of intramuscular injection. In this case report we present a 60-year-old female who developed a unilateral painful ulcer around the site of injection. Serial photography taken by the patient was pathognomonic.

Keywords

• diclophenac sodium
• embolia cutis medicamentosa
• livedoid dermatitis
• nicolau syndrome