Nodules, ulcers and scars on livedo reticularis

Authors

  • Jorge Llenas Catholic University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
  • Julia Blanzari Catholic University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
  • Alejandro Pedrazzoli Pedrazzoli Center, Cordoba, Argentina
  • Mariana Papa Reina Fabiola University Clinic, Cordoba, Argentina

Keywords:

nodules, ulcers, scars, livedo reticularis

Abstract

A 40-year-old woman, with a history of eclampsia in her first pregnancy, smoker of 20 packs/year.

Author Biographies

Jorge Llenas, Catholic University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina

Medical, Third Year of the Dermatology Specialist Career

Julia Blanzari, Catholic University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina

Physician, Second Year of the Dermatology Specialist Career

Alejandro Pedrazzoli, Pedrazzoli Center, Cordoba, Argentina

Physician, Specialist in Phlebology

Mariana Papa, Reina Fabiola University Clinic, Cordoba, Argentina

Physician, Head of the Dermatology Service

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Published

2017-09-01

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