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Unilateral ecchymoses.
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A 40-year-old female was hospitalised in January 2006 to investigate numerous painful unilateral ecchymoses found on her right lower leg (Figures 1 and 2).
Ecchymoses of the patient's right leg.
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A 40-year-old female was hospitalised in January 2006 to investigate numerous painful unilateral ecchymoses found on her right lower leg (Figures 1 and 2).
(a) (x100) and (b) (x400) coloration HE: lobular inflammatory infiltrate and adipocyte necrosis.
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In the hypodermis, in coloration HE, there were areas of adipocyte necrosis, lobular inflammatory infiltrate and foam cells (Figures 3(a) and 3(b)).
(a) and (b) Standard X-ray of the lower right leg showing presence of the sewing needle.
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A standard X-ray of the right leg was taken and showed the presence of a sewing needle in the patient's right calf (Figures 4(a) and 4(b)).