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From Needle to Necrosis: A Case Report on Nicolau Syndrome
Ramya A1, Ambigai Ssk1, Adikrishnan Swaminathan1
1Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND.
Abstract:
Nicolau syndrome is a rare but dreaded complication that can occur after a routine injection. It causes pain followed by ischemia and necrosis of the area, sometimes leading to serious and potentially life-threatening complications. Various drugs have been attributed to causing this, but only after being administered via an injection. What begins as pain and discoloration of the skin over the injection site quickly takes a sinister turn to become ischemic, ultimately leading to tissue necrosis. As the practice of administering injections is a major part of general medical practice, it becomes crucial to understand the inciting factors and know the potential complications of this otherwise harmless procedure. Here we report a 51-year-old daily wage worker who had pain followed by dark discoloration and ultimately necrosis and ulceration following an intramuscular injection of diclofenac. This case report elaborates on various causes of Nicolau syndrome, the clinical presentations and treatment options of this disorder.
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