Black pigmentation of atherosclerotic plaques associated with chronic minocycline therapy

被引:9
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作者
Gerson, Deborah M. [1 ]
Robinson, Morton J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Dept Pathol, Miami Beach, FL 33140 USA
关键词
minocycline; pigmentation; atherosclerosis; aorta;
D O I
10.1016/j.carpath.2005.11.002
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Minocycline is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent used chronically in many clinical settings. Pigmentation is a well-recognized side effect of minocycline therapy. It has been reported in numerous sites, especially the skin, bones, and thyroid gland. We report an unusual case of pigmentation of atherosclerotic plaques in the aorta and arteries of the leg in a patient on chronic minocycline therapy. (C) 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码:168 / 170
页数:3
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