Accidental self-injection with Freund's complete adjuvant.
The case of a research worker who accidentally injected herself with Freund's Complete Adjuvant (FCA) in the right forearm is reported. This resulted in a serious granulomatous inflammation of the hand an forearm. She was treated with corticosteroids and chloroquine with good result. The course of this reaction and the hazards of injection with FCA are emphasised and the relevant literature reviewed.
Shah
N M
NM
Rheumatology Division, PD Hinduja National Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai.
Mangat
G K
GK
Balakrishnan
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Buch
V I
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Joshi
V R
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005620:Freund's Adjuvant / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006099:Granuloma / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013256:Steroids; D005620:Freund's Adjuvant