[Cutaneous necrosis of the extremities during carbon monoxide poisoning].

INTRODUCTION

Skin lesions may occur in approximately 30 p. 100 of cases of carbon monoxide poisoning. Flushes, erythematous to violaceous blisters on pressure zones due to sweat gland necrosis can be observed in such case.

CASE REPORT: We report a case of acral (fingers, ears and nose) superficial cutaneous necrosis due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

DISCUSSION: Such a complication had never been reported as a cutaneous manifestation of acute carbon monoxide intoxication. Also rare, acral necrotic lesions in a comatose or obnubilated patient should suggest this diagnosis.