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Extensive soft tissue necrosis due to extravasation of computed tomography contrast medium
- Authors
- Kwon, J.H.; Kim, J.S.; Eo, S.R.
- Issue Date
- Aug-2015
- Publisher
- Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Press
- Keywords
- Compartment syndromes; Extravasation of diagnostic and therapeutic materials; Soft tissue injuries
- Citation
- Hong Kong Journal of Radiology, v.18, no.3, pp 240 - 242
- Pages
- 3
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- Journal Title
- Hong Kong Journal of Radiology
- Volume
- 18
- Number
- 3
- Start Page
- 240
- End Page
- 242
- ISSN
- 2223-6619
- Abstract
- Extravasation of contrast medium is a complication of contrast-enhanced computed tomography studies. Clinical presentations include minimal swelling, erythema and, when the extravasated volume is large, ulceration, compartment syndrome, and skin necrosis. Here we present an 80-year-old woman with progressive swelling and extensive soft tissue necrosis of the dorsal left hand due to contrast medium extravasation. After treatment by skin graft, she showed no long-term complications. Patients at risk for contrast medium extravasation should be closely monitored and appropriately managed. © 2015 Hong Kong College of Radiologists.
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- Eo, Su Rak
- Graduate School (Department of Medicine)