Haemosiderin pigmentation after intravenous iron infusion

Fig 1 Haemosiderin pigmentation is an aesthetically disfiguring consequence of iron leakage into subcutaneous tissues. 1 Unfortunately, only partially successful treatment has been reported. 1 2 On this basis, intravenous sites should be carefully monitored for signs of extravasation, both during th...

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Published inBMJ (Online) Vol. 360; p. k69
Main Authors Pérez-Pevida, Belén, Kamocka, Anna
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London BMJ Publishing Group LTD 25.01.2018
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Intravenous administration
Pigmentation
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Summary:Fig 1 Haemosiderin pigmentation is an aesthetically disfiguring consequence of iron leakage into subcutaneous tissues. 1 Unfortunately, only partially successful treatment has been reported. 1 2 On this basis, intravenous sites should be carefully monitored for signs of extravasation, both during the infusion and when the cannula is withdrawn. Intern Med J 2014; 44: 706- 8. doi:10.1111/imj.12467 25041775 2 Raulin C Werner S Greve B. Circumscripted pigmentations after iron injections-treatment with Q-switched laser systems.
ISSN:0959-8138
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.k69