Pentazocine induced widespread cutaneous and myo-fibrosis.
We report a case of extensive subcutaneous and muscle fibrosis in a 26-year-old Indian woman caused by repeated intramuscular pentazocine injections over five years to highlight the extent and sequelae of this avoidable condition.
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Department of Dermatology and STD, University College of Medical Sciences, Shahdara, Delhi, India.
Bhattacharya
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Singal
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Baruah
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Bhatia
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D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D010423:Pentazocine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D055728:Primary Myelofibrosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D010423:Pentazocine