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Nicolau Syndrome following Benzathine Benzylpenicillin Injection in a Patient with Syphilis and Type 2 Diabetes: A Case Report.
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- An Unusual Presentation of Nicolau Syndrome in the Upper Limb: A Case Report from Northern Ecuadorian Amazonia.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Nicolau syndrome (NS) is a rare complication following intramuscular (IM), intra-articular, or subcutaneous injections, marked by severe localized pain, skin discoloration, and tissue necrosis. Treatments focus on halting causative agents, pain control, and preventing secondary infections. Here we describe a case of NS due to the use of penicillin G benzathine for syphilis. Case Presentation: A 39-year-old male presented with a painful rash on his left buttock 3 min after IM injection of penicillin G benzathine for the treatment of syphilis. The patient, with a history of type 2 diabetes, experienced significant complications including rhabdomyolysis and liver dysfunction. After the treatment of corticosteroids, anticoagulation, fluid resuscitation, and alkalinizing the urine, the patient recovered well. Conclusion: NS may result from accidental arterial injection (causing vascular occlusion) or hypersensitivity reactions to medications. We reported the clinical course of a case of NS and highlight the need for proper injection technique, early intervention, and multidisciplinary care to manage NS and its complications.
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