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Jee-Eun Kim¹, Su-Yeon Park, Dong In Sinn

¹Department of Neurology, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

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Summary

Livedoid vasculitis, a skin condition, may be linked to vaso-occlusive issues causing multifocal ischemic neuropathy. This case report highlights a rare presentation in a Korean patient, suggesting a connection between these conditions.

Keywords:

livedoid vasculitis livedoid vasculopathy mononeuritis multiplex multifocal ischemic neuropathy

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Dermatology
Neurology
Pathology

Background:

Livedoid vasculitis is a chronic skin condition with unknown causes.
It presents as painful ulcers on the lower extremities that scar.
Rarely, it co-occurs with peripheral neuropathy.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the first case of mononeuritis multiplex with livedoid vasculitis in a Korean patient.
To investigate the potential link between livedoid vasculitis and neuropathy.

Main Methods:

Case report of a Korean patient.
Electrophysiological studies to assess nerve function.
Pathological examination for diagnosis.

Main Results:

The patient presented with mononeuritis multiplex and livedoid vasculitis.
Diagnostic studies confirmed the co-occurrence of both conditions.

Conclusions:

This case supports a possible vaso-occlusive cause for livedoid vasculitis in multifocal ischemic neuropathy.
Highlights the importance of considering neurological involvement in livedoid vasculitis.