Hypopigmentation and subcutaneous fat atrophy associated with corticosteroid injection: a case report

  • Fata Prihatsari
  • Hanik Badriyah Hidayati
  • Damayanti Damayanti
  • Trianggoro Budisulistyo
Keywords: de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, Fat atrophy, Hypopigmentation, Corticosteroid injections, Adverse effects, Pain

Abstract

Corticosteroid injections have been shown to be an effective treatment modality in many of the musculoskeletal and rheumatologic conditions. Yet, the potential adverse effects of corticosteroid injections have not been given much attention. One of the potential adverse effects that should be considered by clinicians is skin hypopigmentation and subcutaneous fat atrophy. Although it is a rare side effect, it may have cosmetically unpleasant effect. The aim of this case report is to highlight the importance of providing adequate information to the patients regarding these dermal adverse effects of corticosteroid injections. We report the case of a 31-year-old female who suffered from skin hypopigmentation and subcutaneous fat atrophy after triamcinolone injection given for de Quervain’s tenosynovitis.

Key words: de Quervain’s tenosynovitis; Fat atrophy; Hypopigmentation; Corticosteroid injections; Adverse effects; Pain

Citation: Prihatsari F, Hidayati HB, Damayanti D, Budisulistyo T. Hypopigmentation and subcutaneous fat atrophy associated with corticosteroid injection: a case report. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2021;25(6):807–811;

DOI: 10.35975/apic.v25i6.1708

Author Biographies

Fata Prihatsari

Campus A, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Mayjen. Prof. Dr. Moestopo Street, No. 47, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Hanik Badriyah Hidayati

Campus A, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Mayjen. Prof. Dr. Moestopo Street, No. 47, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Damayanti Damayanti

Campus A, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Mayjen Prof. Dr. Moestopo Street, No. 47, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Trianggoro Budisulistyo

Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Published
12-12-2021
How to Cite
Prihatsari, F., Hidayati, H., Damayanti, D., & Budisulistyo, T. (2021). Hypopigmentation and subcutaneous fat atrophy associated with corticosteroid injection: a case report. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 25(6), 807-811. https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v25i6.1708
Section
Case Reports