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Intracranial Injection of Adeno-associated Viral Vectors
Published on: November 17, 2010
Spider angioma at the injection site of the meningitis vaccine
Hadi Alabdullah1, Maher Almousa1, Muhammad Nour Alabdullah2
1Faculty of medicine, University of Hama, Hama, Syrian Arab Republic.
Abstract:
Spider angioma is a cutaneous nevus caused by a vascular abnormality, characterized by a central red area with radiating reddish, web-like extensions. It is typically associated with liver cirrhosis, hyperestrogenism, and alcohol consumption. In this case report, we present a unique instance of a patient who developed spider angioma at the injection site of the meningitis vaccine as a long-term adverse effect. The lesion was treated with electrocautery and diminished within one week of treatment. This case highlights the potential for spider angioma to develop as a long-term adverse effect of the meningitis vaccine, a possibility that has not been previously reported. Further research is required to understand the underlying mechanisms and identify potential risk factors for this rare adverse effect.
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