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Necrobiosis lipoidica mimicking cellulitis

Publication Type : Case Reports

Publisher : Ind J Dermatol VenereolLeprol

Source : Ind J Dermatol VenereolLeprol 1997; 63: 191-192.(IF 2.229)

Url : https://ijdvl.com/necrobiosis-lipoidica-mimicking-cellulitis/

Campus : Faridabad

School : School of Medicine

Department : Dermatology

Year : 1997

Abstract : A 57-year-old obese patient presented with a 5 month history of tender, indurated, erythematous plaques with superficial ulceration on the right shin. The lesions closely mimicked cellulitis but were unresponsive to antibiotics. Though the patient was not a known diabetic, on investigations she was found to be a diabetic. Histology confirmed the diagnosis of necrobiosis lipoidica. This acutely inflammed presentation of necrobiosis lipoidica is extremely rare.

Cite this Research Publication : Khanna N. Necrobiosis lipoidica mimicking cellulitis. Ind J Dermatol VenereolLeprol 1997; 63: 191-192.(IF 2.229)

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