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Hyaluronidase for Skin Necrosis Induced by Amiodarone.

Authors :
Wang, Hannah Y.
Jacob, Joanne S.
Dunn, Carly
Muhammad, Muneeza
Soo Jung Kim
Source :
Cutis; Oct2022, Vol. 110 Issue 4, pE33-E36, 3p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 77-year-old man who was admitted to the emergency department for sepsis secondary to cholangitis due to an obstructive gallbladder stone. His medical history was notable for multivessel coronary artery disease and atrial flutter treated with ablation, he was administered amiodarone and erythema was noted on the left dorsal forearm therefore hyaluronidase (1000 U) was injected into the surrounding areas of erythema.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00114162
Volume :
110
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Cutis
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160016376
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.0655