Cutaneous hypopigmentation following a posterior sub-tenon triamcinolone injection.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To report a case of cutaneous skin hypopigmentation following a posterior sub-Tenon triamcinolone acetonide injection for uveitis.

DESIGN:

Observational case report.

METHODS:

A 28-year-old African American female with Adamantiades-Behcet disease and panuveitis was administered a posterior sub-Tenon injection of triamcinolone acetonide and developed cutaneous hypopigmentation.

RESULTS:

The patient developed skin hypopigmentation of the upper eyelid adjacent to the site of the sub-Tenon injection.

CONCLUSION:

Injection of corticosteroids into the sub-Tenon space can cause hypopigmentation of the adjacent tissues, especially in heavily pigmented individuals.

• Authors: Mark J Gallardo, Daniel A Johnson
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology (Am J Ophthalmol) Vol. 137 Issue 4 Pg. 779-80 (Apr 2004) ISSN: 0002-9394 [Print] United States
• PMID: 15059734 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Glucocorticoids
• Triamcinolone Acetonide

Topics

• Adult
• Behcet Syndrome (drug therapy)
• Eyelids
• Fascia
• Female
• Glucocorticoids (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Hypopigmentation (chemically induced)
• Injections
• Panuveitis (drug therapy)
• Skin Pigmentation (drug effects)
• Triamcinolone Acetonide (adverse effects)