Embolia Cutis Medicamentosa (Nicolau Syndrome) Due to Vaccination in a 2-Year-Old Boy

Key Words

Nicolau syndrome - embolia cutis medicamentosa - intramuscular injection - local skin necrosis

Schlüsselwörter

Nicolau-Syndrom - Embolia cutis medicamentosa - intramuskuläre Injektion - lokale Hautnekrose

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