Minocycline-induced pigmentation mimicking persistent ecchymosis.

Author(s): Youssef S, Langevin KK, Young LC

Affiliation(s): George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.

Publication date & source: 2009-07, Cutis., 84(1):22-6.

Publication type: Case Reports

We report an unusual case of minocycline-induced pigmentation mimicking persistent ecchymosis in a patient with persistent (20 months' duration) bluish black discoloration of the medial and lateral aspects of the left ankle following an avulsion fracture. We review the common presentations of minocycline-induced pigmentation as well as some of the more unusual presentations.