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Spider angioma at the injection site of the meningitis vaccine.

Hadi AlabdullahMaher AlmousaMuhammad Nour AlabdullahAhmad Zahi Al-ShawafThaer Douri
Published in: Oxford medical case reports (2024)
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.
Keyphrases
  • case report
  • alcohol consumption
  • cerebrospinal fluid
  • ultrasound guided
  • emergency department
  • adverse drug
  • clinical trial