Cutaneous siderosis after intramuscular iron injections: a case report

Abstract Skin reactions against injected or implanted foreign materials are not rare. Siderosis is a disease characterized by the accumulation of iron in various tissues. Brownish-gray discoloration of the skin can be seen as a side-effect on the injection area after the parenteral iron treatment. H...

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Published in:Cutaneous and ocular toxicology 2014-12, Vol.33 (4), p.348-350
Main Authors: Ozlu, Emin, Karadag, Ayse Serap, Bilgili, Serap Gunes, Bayram, Irfan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anemia, Hypochromic - drug therapy
Buttocks
Dermatitis - etiology
Dermatitis - pathology
Female
Ferric Compounds - adverse effects
Ferric Compounds - therapeutic use
Hematinics - adverse effects
Hematinics - therapeutic use
Humans
Injections, Intramuscular - adverse effects
Middle Aged
Siderosis - etiology
Siderosis - pathology
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Summary:Abstract Skin reactions against injected or implanted foreign materials are not rare. Siderosis is a disease characterized by the accumulation of iron in various tissues. Brownish-gray discoloration of the skin can be seen as a side-effect on the injection area after the parenteral iron treatment. Here, we present cutaneous siderosis case developed after multiple intramuscular iron injection on the gluteal region for iron-deficiency anemia. Development of cutaneous siderosis after intramuscular iron injection rarely has been reported in the literature before.
ISSN:1556-9527
1556-9535
DOI:10.3109/15569527.2013.875558