title: Intra-arterial injection of dextropropoxyphene into hand arteries.
abstract: We report a case of deliberate intra-arterial injection of dextropropoxyphene into the palms, leading to chronic oedema of both hands. The aetiology is discussed. This cause must be borne in mind in the diagnosis of chronic oedema of the hands.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Horsens Hospital, Denmark.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Siana
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Stovring
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D011431:Dextropropoxyphene / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004487:Edema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D011431:Dextropropoxyphene