An unusual case of breast ulceration.
We present an unusual case of breast ulceration secondary to heroin injection in a pregnant woman.
Alvi
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Department of Breast & Endocrine surgery, Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Luton LU4 0DZ, UK. ravi_surgery@hotmail.com
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D000328:Adult; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D003932:Heroin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006556:Heroin Dependence; D006801:Humans; D009294:Narcotics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009336:Necrosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D014456:Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced*
D009294:Narcotics; D003932:Heroin