338 Necrobiosis lipoidica comorbidities and complications

Introduction: Necrobiosis lipoidica (NL) is an idiopathic, chronic granulomatous disease linked to diabetes mellitus (DM). We aim to identify comorbidities and complications of NL. Methods: A retrospective study was performed within Mayo Clinic from 1992 to 2017. 328 cases were identified using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code diagnosis of NL and a clinical diagnosis of NL by a dermatologist or histopathological diagnosis consistent with NL. A chart review recorded lifestyle, comorbidities, and complications.

Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - April 19, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: K. Severson, D. Xie, S. Cha, H. Liang, S. Nelson, A. Sekulic, M. Pittelkow, A. Mangold Tags: Clinical Research: Epidemiology of Skin Diseases Source Type: research