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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2017-09-01

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