Erythromelalgia accompanying rosuvastatin-associated myopathy

doi:10.3315/jdcr.2009.1026

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Research Article | Volume 3 Issue 1 (None, 2009)

Erythromelalgia accompanying rosuvastatin-associated myopathy

Nevio Cimolai

Tomas Cimolai

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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.

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Erythromelalgia

Drug toxicity

Rosuvastatin

Statins

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