title: Superficial skin necrosis and neurological complications following administration of local anaesthetic: a case report.
abstract: Local anaesthesia is used routinely throughout dentistry. Complications are, however, relatively uncommon. A unique case of superficial skin necrosis and neurological symptoms following administration of local anaesthesia for dental treatment is reported and the possible mechanisms behind this unusual presentation are discussed. Awareness of this possible complication and its mechanism helps clinicians diagnose and manage patients with similar problems appropriately.
authors: General dental practice, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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authors: Pattni
mesh_terms: D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D003407:Creosote / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006847:Hydrocarbons, Iodinated / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009336:Necrosis / Q000139:chemically induced; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D013943:Thymol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014202:Tremor / Q000139:chemically induced*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006847:Hydrocarbons, Iodinated; D013943:Thymol; D003407:Creosote; C034472:Septodont
keywords: Complications; local anaesthetic