Question - What is the so-called “Purple Sock Syndrome”?
Answer - The “Purple Sock Syndrome” is the lower extremity analog of the “Purple Glove Syndrome”. Both syndromes involve “delayed, soft tissue injury…………following IV administration of phenytoin”. (Garbovsky LA et al. Purple Glove Syndrome after Phenytoin or Fosphenytoin Administration: Review of Reported Cases and Recommendations for Prevention. 2015 JMT 11(4): 445-459)
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