[Nicolau syndrome]

Medicina (B Aires). 2023;83(1):145-148.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Nicolau syndrome is a rare complication of the parenteral application of various drugs. It is characterized by the appearance of pain, followed by edema, erythema, and then a necrotic plaque. We present the case of a 31-year-old male with this syndrome, after the application of intramuscular benzathine penicillin. The diagnosis was supported by the biopsy. He received treatment with enoxaparin and cilostazol with subsequent improvement.

El síndrome de Nicolau es una complicación infrecuente de la aplicación parenteral de diversos fármacos. Se caracteriza por la aparición de dolor, seguido de edema, eritema y luego una placa necrótica. Se reporta el caso de un hombre de 31 años que presenta este síndrome luego de la aplicación de penicilina benzatínica intramuscular. La biopsia apoyó el diagnóstico. Recibió tratamiento con enoxaparina y cilostazol con posterior mejoría.

Keywords: Nicolau syndrome; adverse effect; drug skin embolism; livedoid dermatitis; penicillin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Necrosis / complications
  • Necrosis / drug therapy
  • Nicolau Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Nicolau Syndrome* / drug therapy
  • Nicolau Syndrome* / etiology
  • Penicillin G Benzathine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Penicillin G Benzathine