Chronic unilateral groin pain in a young patient who injects drugs: a case report of needle fragment retentions.

Heidi LaukkalaOtso ArponenMika O MurtoOlli Po Nevalainen

Published in: Addiction science & clinical practice (2022)

Needle fragments are possible causes of local symptoms among PWIDs. The clinical examination presents a potential risk of needlestick injury to the examiner, especially because patients may not be aware of all needle fragments as some are asymptomatic.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
chronic pain
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
neuropathic pain
physical activity
sleep quality
climate change
drug induced
patient reported