A Case of Severe Localized Reaction due to Extravasation of Contrast Media.
- Author:
Youn Mi LEE
1
;
Kum Hee JUNG
;
Yeon Soo LIM
;
Kyung Ho LEE
;
Chul Jong PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. beauty4u@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Contrast media;
Extravasation
- MeSH:
Brain;
Burns;
Compartment Syndromes;
Contrast Media;
Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Necrosis;
Skin Ulcer;
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage;
Subcutaneous Tissue
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2012;50(3):234-237
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Extravasation of contrast media into subcutaneous tissue is a relatively frequent complication. Although most patients complain of initial swelling, tightness, and burning pain at the site of extravasation, some experience little or no discomfort. In most cases, conservative management is recommended. However, severe injury after extravasation of contrast media have been reported, including skin ulceration, tissue necrosis, and compartment syndrome, in which cases surgical intervention should be considered. We report a case of a 53-year-old man who had severe localized reaction due to extravasation of contrast media for a follow-up brain CT scan after subarachnoid hemorrhage.
