Skin Staining Following Intravenous Iron Extravasation in a Patient With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Report
Rationale: Intravenous iron is commonly use in anemia related to chronic kidney disease. Skin staining due to iron extravasation is a rare adverse reaction that can leave a long-term staining of the skin. Presenting Concerns of the Patients: During iron derisomaltose infusion, patient reported iron...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-04-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/20543581231165705 |
| Summary: | Rationale: Intravenous iron is commonly use in anemia related to chronic kidney disease. Skin staining due to iron extravasation is a rare adverse reaction that can leave a long-term staining of the skin. Presenting Concerns of the Patients: During iron derisomaltose infusion, patient reported iron extravasation. Five months after the incident, the skin stain related to the extravasation was still present. Diagnosis: A case of skin staining due to iron derisomaltose extravasation was diagnosed. Interventions/Outcomes: She was reviewed by dermatology and laser therapy was offered. Teaching Points: Patients and clinicians need to be aware of this complication, and protocol needs to be put in place to minimize extravasation and its complication. |
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| ISSN: | 2054-3581 |