Development of an inflammatory synovitis following total-dose infusion of iron-dextran. A case report.
Total-dose iron-dextran infusions have been reported to cause exacerbation of the disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. A case of prolonged polyarthritis following a total-dose iron-dextran infusion in a patient with no evidence of rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis is reported.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007505:Iron-Dextran Complex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013585:Synovitis / Q000139:chemically induced*
D007505:Iron-Dextran Complex