title: [Report of a case: reaction to a local anesthetic].
abstract: A young female patient is referred to the oral surgery clinic to ligate an impacted upper canine. Shortly following injection, whitening of the skin is noted. The physiopathology is explained according to different hypothesis. The use of different types of syringes is also discussed.
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Blondeau
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002610:Cheek / Q000098:blood supply*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008619:Mepivacaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014661:Vasoconstriction / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D008619:Mepivacaine
vernacular_title: Rapport de cas: réaction à l'anesthésie locale.