Acute Systemic Toxicity Caused by Topical Application of EMLA Cream on a Leg Ulcer: Case Report and Review of Literature.

Sarah Marie HoffmannAnna Luisa HartmannPablo NieratschkerMichael Berthold MusslerChristoph Mathis Schempp

Published in: Dermatology and therapy (2024)

EMLA cream may cause severe systemic toxicity even in adults under certain conditions, for example, when applied on damaged skin or in extensive amounts.

Keyphrases

drug induced
oxidative stress
liver failure
wound healing
respiratory failure
early onset
soft tissue
aortic dissection
intensive care unit
hepatitis b virus