Amantadine-Induced Livedo Reticularis: a case report

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 8

Abstract

Livedo Reticularis refers to a reticular red-violaceous discoloration of the skin. It is secondary to organic or functional disorders of the dermal arteries or arterioles. We report the case of a woman with Parkinson’s disease and she developed a Livedo Reticularis resulting of Amantadine. K

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Naima Chtaou, Mohammed Faouzi Belahsen

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  • EP ID EP381000
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1708055758.
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Naima Chtaou, Mohammed Faouzi Belahsen (2018). Amantadine-Induced Livedo Reticularis: a case report. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 17(8), 57-58. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-381000