Purple glove syndrome following intravenous phenytoin administration.
Purple glove syndrome (PGS) is a rare complication of intravenous phenytoin use that typically presents with pain, edema, and discoloration at the injection site that spreads to the distal limb. Several risk factors have been associated with the development of PGS; however, the etiology remains unknown. We present a case of PGS and briefly review the current understanding of this syndrome.
Chokshi
Reena
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Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104, USA.
Openshaw
John
J
Mehta
Nehal N
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Mohler
Emile
E
D000368:Aged; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003490:Cyanosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004487:Edema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000188:drug therapy; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013577:Syndrome
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D010672:Phenytoin