Sacroiliitis secondary to isotretinoin.

Abstract

Reported is the case of a 17-year old male with sacroiliitis confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) while undergoing isotretinoin treatment for acne vulgaris. The cessation of isotretinoin and symptomatic treatment resolved the symptoms within 6 weeks, with no signs of sacroiliitis on repeat MRI 10 months later. The temporal association of disease onset and commencement of isotretinoin along with rapid recovery on withdrawal supports the role of isotretinoin in this case.

• Authors: Michele Levinson, Andrew Gibson, Gemma Stephenson
• Journal: The Australasian journal of dermatology (Australas J Dermatol) Vol. 53 Issue 4 Pg. 298-300 (Nov 2012) ISSN: 1440-0960 [Electronic] Australia
• PMID: 23157782 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2011 The Authors. Australasian Journal of Dermatology © 2011 The Australasian College of Dermatologists.

Chemical References

• Dermatologic Agents
• Isotretinoin

Topics

• Acne Vulgaris (drug therapy)
• Adolescent
• Dermatologic Agents (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Isotretinoin (adverse effects)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Male
• Sacroiliitis (chemically induced)