Skin lesions in carbon monoxide intoxication

Dermatologica. 1991;183(3):212-5. doi: 10.1159/000247672.

Abstract

A 25-year-old man who survived carbon monoxide intoxication presented erythematous cutaneous lesions with blister formation in pressure areas. Histologic examination revealed subepidermal vesicles with extensive sweat gland necrosis. We discuss the clinicopathological findings of carbon monoxide poisoning. Similar cutaneous features have been observed in patients with various kinds of drug-induced coma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / complications*
  • Eccrine Glands / pathology
  • Erythema
  • Hand Dermatoses / etiology
  • Humans
  • Leg Dermatoses / etiology
  • Male
  • Necrosis
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / pathology
  • Sweat Glands / pathology