Osler node, Janeway lesions, and splinter hemorrhages

Arch Dermatol. 1977 May;113(5):648-9.

Abstract

This report documents the occurrence of an Osler node, subungual hemorrhages, and Janeway lesions peripheral to an infected arterial catheter. A brief review of these dermatological manifestations of infection is given and the importance of surgical removal of the involved artery after poor response to medical therapy is stressed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Cloxacillin / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Gentamicins / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*
  • Skin Manifestations
  • Staphylococcal Infections / complications*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy

Substances

  • Gentamicins
  • Cloxacillin