Nicolau syndrome: A series of three cases following drug's intramuscular injection in children

• Main Authors: Eudes Ulrich Elvis Mahougnon Goudjo (Author), Codjo Serge Metchihoungbe (Author), Anani Komlan Mihluedo-Agbolan (Author), Amoussou Sedjro Clotaire Romeo Houegban (Author), Octave Exupère Désiré Dongmo Miaffo (Author), Tely Bailo Kante (Author), Yawa Sesimè Sanni (Author), Komla Gnassingbe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Nicolau's syndrome, also known as embolisa cutis medicamentosa, is a rare iatrogenic complication of intramuscular injections causing ischemia of the skin and soft tissue. Its etiopathogeny remains poorly understood and is based on various theories incriminating an acute vascular spasm. Its cli...