Cutaneous siderosis after intramuscular iron injections: a case report. (December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ozlu, Emin; Karadag, Ayse Serap; Bilgili, Serap Gunes; Bayram, Irfan
• Is Part Of: Cutaneous and ocular toxicology. Volume 33:Number 4(2014:Dec.)
• Page Start: 348
• Page End: 350
• Publication Date: 2014-12
• Subjects: Dermatotoxicology -- Periodicals; Ocular toxicology -- Periodicals; Ocular pharmacology -- Periodicals; Dermatopharmacology -- Periodicals; Toxicology -- Periodicals; 615.9
• DOI: 10.3109/15569527.2013.875558
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1556-9527

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>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.</p> </abstract>