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Published on: June 3, 2020
Quinolone-induced Biceps Tendon Rupture
R Crawford1, A Gallagher1, C Devine2
1Department of Medicine, Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin.
Abstract:
Presentation A 76-year-old man presented with acute left upper limb pain and subsequent large ecchymosis. Diagnosis An ultrasound study was performed which showed partial left biceps tendon rupture. Treatment He was managed conservatively with Orthopaedic input. The patient was given analgesia and reassured. Discussion Tendon rupture is an unusual but serious complication of quinolone exposure. This case highlights that this should be included in the differential for acute limb pain in patients who have been prescribed these drugs.
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