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Research Article | Volume 3 Issue 1 (None, 2009)
Erythromelalgia accompanying rosuvastatin-associated myopathy
Nevio Cimolai
 ,
Tomas Cimolai
Under a Creative Commons license
Open Access
DOI : 10.3315/jdcr.2009.1026
PMID : PMC3157787
Received
Feb. 13, 2009
Published
April 5, 2009
Abstract

Background:Secondary erythromelalgia can occur due to various underlying medical disorders or drug toxicity.Main observations:A 75-year old male developed acute secondary erythromelalgia following the onset of rosuvastatin use and associated myopathy. The illness was reversible after discontinuation of the pharmacological agent.Conclusion:Secondary erythromelalgia may occur after rosuvastatin use, but this and other dermatological toxicities are rare.

Keywords
Erythromelalgia
Drug toxicity
Rosuvastatin
Statins
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