[Simulation of malignant tumors by undeclared polyvinylpyrrolidone in drugs].

Abstract

Numerous drugs are available containing polyvinylpyrrolidone as a carrier and retard substance. Repeated intramuscular or subcutaneous injections of polyvinylpyrrolidone over a long time can lead to tumor-like foreign body reactions mimicking true malignant tumors by clinical and histological features. Additionally, a storage of polyvinylpyrrolidone in visceral organs is possible in such patients.

• Authors: K Bork, N Hoede
• Journal: Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete (Hautarzt) Vol. 33 Issue 7 Pg. 373-7 (Jul 1982) ISSN: 0017-8470 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Vortäuschung maligner Tumoren durch nicht deklariertes Polyvinylpyrrolidon in Arzneimitteln.
• PMID: 7050023 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Povidone

Topics

• Diagnosis, Differential
• Facial Neoplasms (chemically induced, pathology)
• Foreign-Body Reaction (chemically induced, pathology)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Povidone (adverse effects)
• Skin (pathology)
• Skin Neoplasms (chemically induced, pathology)
• Xanthomatosis (chemically induced, pathology)