A Rare Case: Nicolau Syndrome

Öz

Nikolay Syndrome was first observed in patients who received bismuth injection for the treatment of syphilis. It can be seen after the injection of various drugs. This condition, which progresses with pain, edema and discoloration at the injection site, can have serious, irreversible consequences for the patient if not aware of it and not treated appropriately in a timely manner. In our case, it occurred after the intramuscular use of diclofenac sodium. We wanted to present our case so that is rare and raises awareness.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• intramusküler enjeksiyon
• Nicolau Syndrome
• diclofenac sodium

Nadir Bir Olgu: Nikolay Sendromu

Öz

Nikolay Sendromu, ilk olarak sifiliz tedavisi için bismuth enjeksiyonu yapılan hastalarda gözlemlenmiştir. Çeşitli ilaçların enjeksiyonu sonrasında görülebilir. Enjeksiyon yerinde ağrı, ödem ve renk değişikliği ile ilerleyen bu durum, farkında olunmadığı ve zamanında uygun şekilde tedavi edilmediği takdirde hasta açısından geri dönüşümü olmayan ciddi sonuçlar doğurabilir. Olgumuzda diklofenak sodyumun intramuskuler kullanımının ardından görülmüştür. Nadir görülmesi ve farkındalığın artırılması için olgumuzu sunmak istedik.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• nikolay sendromu
• intramusküler enjeksiyon
• diklofenak sodyum

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