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Bullae and Sweat Gland Necrosis After an Alcoholic Deep Slumber

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A 37-year-old man developed edematous areas and blisters on the right side of his face, chest, and arm after an alcoholic deep slumber. It was revealed that the affected body parts were those pressed during his alcoholic sleep. Histopathological findings of the patient's skin lesions showed typical sweat gland necrosis. Serum enzyme level studies of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, and creatine phosphokinase were characteristic of muscular damage. This case report is an example of the typical findings of the effects of body pressure on soft tissue that can be seen in a dermatology clinic.


 

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