Complicated Catastrophic Calcium Gluconate Extravasation: Post‐Surgical Graft Calcinosis Cutis
Extravasation is a rare but serious complication of intravenous injections, particularly with irritant or vesicant drugs, which can lead to significant tissue damage. In this case report, we describe a 14-year-old boy who developed calcinosis cutis due to extravasation of calcium gluconate, resulting in extensive tissue necrosis. Although surgical debridement and grafting were performed, the patient subsequently experienced iatrogenic post-surgical graft calcinosis cutis, leading to severe hand disability. This case underscores the importance of prompt recognition and management of extravasation to prevent long-term complications.
Authors
- Nasim Kakavand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7298-9262)
- fereshte rastegarnasab
- Bahareh Abtahi‐Naeini
Institutions
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71986
- Primary Topic
- Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00