A Case of Multiple Skin Lesions After LipodissolveTM Injection
Mycobacterium abscessus (M. abscessus) is a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium commonly found in soil and water. It can cause localized infection when inoculated during surgical or cosmetic procedures. We describe a case of a patient who developed multiple skin nodules resulting from injec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American College of Physicians
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases |
| Online Access: | https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2021.0204 |
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| Summary: | Mycobacterium abscessus (M. abscessus) is a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium commonly found in soil and water. It can cause localized infection when inoculated during surgical or cosmetic procedures. We describe a case of a patient who developed multiple skin nodules resulting from injection of LipodissolveTM for cosmetic purposes. We highlight the following points: M. abscessus can have inducible resistance to macrolides and may require novel agents for treatment; outbreaks can occur when injectables contaminated with M. abscessus are inoculated into the skin; and local health departments and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should be contacted for outbreak investigation. |
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| ISSN: | 2767-7664 |