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Subcutaneous trigger point causing radiating postsurgical pain.

Ali Hendi1, Peter T Dorsher, Thomas D Rizzo

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. DrHendi@MohsSurgeryMD.com

Archives of Dermatology
|January 21, 2009
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Severe postoperative pain radiating from the incision site is rare in dermatologic surgery. A thoracic subcutaneous trigger point can cause immediate, distant referred pain, necessitating awareness among surgeons and pain specialists.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatologic surgery
  • Pain management
  • Surgical anatomy

Background:

  • Severe postoperative pain radiating distant from the incision site is uncommon after dermatologic surgery.
  • Immediate onset of such pain requires careful evaluation.

Observation:

  • A patient developed a tender spot along incision lines during nevus excision.
  • This spot was a visible fibrous bundle in the subcutaneous plane.
  • Postoperatively, the patient experienced referred pain down the arm due to a thoracic subcutaneous trigger point.

Findings:

  • Thoracic subcutaneous trigger points can cause immediate, distant referred pain post-dermatologic surgery.
  • The trigger point was a fibrous bundle in the subcutaneous tissue.
  • Pain was severe and radiated down the ipsilateral arm.

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Implications:

  • Awareness of trigger points is crucial for surgeons and pain specialists.
  • This knowledge can prevent unnecessary medical or surgical interventions.
  • Accurate diagnosis of referred pain sources is essential for effective pain management.