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T A Chave1, P M Collier, W B Campbell

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Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
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Florid postoperative pigmentation caused by minocycline was diagnosed 8 months late. This delayed diagnosis caused significant patient and surgeon distress.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Minocycline is a commonly prescribed antibiotic with known side effects.
  • Postoperative pigmentation is a rare but documented adverse reaction to minocycline.

Observation:

  • A patient developed florid postoperative pigmentation.
  • The pigmentation was attributed to minocycline therapy.
  • Diagnosis was delayed for approximately 8 months.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a significant delay in diagnosing minocycline-induced pigmentation.
  • The unusual presentation of the pigmentation contributed to the diagnostic challenge.

Implications:

  • Early recognition of minocycline-induced pigmentation is crucial to prevent patient anxiety.

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  • Awareness among clinicians regarding this rare side effect is important for timely diagnosis and management.