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Hydrophilic polymer embolism (HPE) is a rare iatrogenic complication of the use of polymer-coated intravascular devices, which may affect several organ systems including the skin. Herein, we present a patient… Click to show full abstract
Hydrophilic polymer embolism (HPE) is a rare iatrogenic complication of the use of polymer-coated intravascular devices, which may affect several organ systems including the skin. Herein, we present a patient who developed a cutaneous eruption with associated neurologic manifestations secondary to localized HPE. This is a potentially underdiagnosed, life-threatening complication and physicians should consider HPE when evaluating skin eruptions in patients who have undergone endovascular procedures.
Keywords:
polymer emboli;
cutaneous hydrophilic;
polymer;
emboli following;
hydrophilic polymer;
following endovascular
Journal Title: Dermatology online journal
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Dermatology online journal
Year Published: 2022
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