Nicolau Syndrome After Diclofenac-Thiocolchicoside Intramuscular Injection

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Nicolau syndrome (NS), also known as embolia cutis medicomentosa and livedo-like dermatitis, is a rare complication of an intramuscular injection characterized by severe pain, skin discoloration, and varying levels of tissue necrosis at the site of the injection.

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Nicolau Syndrome After Diclofenac-Thiocolchicoside Intramuscular Injection

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8. Figure 1. Necrotic plaque surrounded by a livedoid,

9. reticular erythematous patch on the right buttock.