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Area of Science:

  • Pathology
  • Toxicology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Mineral oil, a paraffin-based substance, is generally considered chemically inert.
  • Its use as an injectable cosmetic agent is rare and infrequently documented.
  • Potential complications associated with non-approved injectable substances are a concern in cosmetic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the pathological findings in a fatal case of systemic mineral oil embolism.
  • To highlight the risks of using mineral oil for cosmetic injections.
  • To increase awareness among medical professionals regarding rare but severe adverse events.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a young adult woman who received subcutaneous buttock injections.
  • Autopsy and histopathological examination of tissues to identify embolic material.
  • Correlation of clinical presentation with pathological findings.

Main Results:

  • Subcutaneous injection of mineral oil led to rapid entry into the systemic circulation.
  • Widespread systemic embolization of mineral oil was confirmed.
  • Hypoxic-ischemic brain injury was identified as the cause of death.

Conclusions:

  • Systemic mineral oil embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication of cosmetic injections.
  • The rapid vascular dissemination of injected oil can lead to severe organ damage.
  • This case underscores the critical importance of using only approved substances for cosmetic procedures.