Minocycline-induced pigmentation mimicking persistent ecchymosis.

Full Abstract

We report an unusual case of minocycline-induced pigmentation mimicking persistent ecchymosis in a patient with persistent (20 months' duration) bluish black discoloration of the medial and lateral aspects of the left ankle following an avulsion fracture. We review the common presentations of minocycline-induced pigmentation as well as some of the more unusual presentations.

Author information

Author/s: Youssef, Sherry (S); Langevin, Kathy Kim (KK); Young, Lorraine C (LC);

Affiliation: George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Cutis; cutaneous medicine for the practitioner (Cutis), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Jul; vol 84 (issue 1) : pp 22-6

Dates: Created 2009/09/11; Completed 2009/09/24;

PMID: 19743721, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 9/24/2009, IMS Date: )

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