Abstract
An 81-year-old woman with chronic kidney disease, systemic hypertension, and a large infra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysm, developed bilateral calf muscle pain, altered sensorium, and deterioration of renal function following endovascular aneurysmal repair. On the third post-operative day she developed symmetrical purpuric macules with erythematous margins on the gluteal region and bluish reticulated patches on the soles and tips of toes. This was followed by melena development on the seventh post-operative day. Histology of the skin confirmed the diagnosis of cutaneous cholesterol embolization syndrome (CES). She was treated with hemodialysis and supportive management and she recovered.
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