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A patient with chronic sacroiliitis undiagnosed for three years after isotretinoin use.
- Source :
- BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders; 5/14/2020, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p1-4, 4p, 2 Diagrams
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- <bold>Background: </bold>Isotretinoin (ISO) is a synthetic vitamin A derivative which has been used for treatment-resistant acne vulgaris. Although most musculoskeletal side effects of ISO are common, including myalgia, arthralgia, and back pain, sacroiliitis is one of the uncommon side effects. ISO-induced sacroiliitis usually completely resolves within a few months by the cessation of the drug.<bold>Case Presentation: </bold>In this paper, we present a 26-year-old female patient with chronic sacroiliitis that was probably induced by ISO and not resolved by the discontinuation of the drug.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>In this patient, sacroiliitis was overlooked for three years. Therefore, ISO usage should be considered in the differential diagnosis of sacroiliitis and low back pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14712474
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 143220198
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03290-6