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Acute Hand Compartment Syndrome Following Contrast Media Extravasation: A Case Report
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Introduction:
Contrast media extravasation is a well-recognized complication in emergency imaging, yet progression to acute compartment syndrome remains exceedingly rare. Early identification and rapid intervention are essential to prevent irreversible neurovascular damage.
Case Report:
A 64-year-old female undergoing contrast-enhanced brain CT for recurrent syncope received 100 mL of iopromide via a peripheral catheter placed on the dorsum of the right hand. She developed immediate pain followed within 30 minutes by rapidly progressive swelling, tense compartments, and dorsal bullae. Radiographs confirmed extensive contrast extravasation. Clinical assessment revealed pain disproportionate to injury, firm compartments on palpation, and multiple bullae—findings consistent with acute compartment syndrome. Emergent decompressive fasciotomy was performed within one hour, leading to rapid postoperative improvement and complete functional recovery by the three-month follow-up.
Conclusion:
Although typically benign, contrast media extravasation can occasionally lead to acute compartment syndrome. Clinical vigilance, early suspicion, prompt diagnosis, and timely fasciotomy within the critical therapeutic window are key to preventing permanent functional impairment.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Destekleyen Kurum
None.
Etik Beyan
This case report did not require ethical committee approval because it describes a single patient without any experimental intervention. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication.
Teşekkür
None.
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Acil Tıp, Ortopedi, Radyoloji ve Organ Görüntüleme
Bölüm
Olgu Sunumu
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Haziran 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
23 Kasım 2025
Kabul Tarihi
16 Mart 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 17 Sayı: 2
APA
Üner, Ç., & Serbest, S. (2026). Acute Hand Compartment Syndrome Following Contrast Media Extravasation: A Case Report. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, 17(2), 79-82. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1828818
AMA
1.Üner Ç, Serbest S. Acute Hand Compartment Syndrome Following Contrast Media Extravasation: A Case Report. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2026;17(2):79-82. doi:10.33706/jemcr.1828818
Chicago
Üner, Çağrı, ve Sancar Serbest. 2026. “Acute Hand Compartment Syndrome Following Contrast Media Extravasation: A Case Report”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 17 (2): 79-82. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1828818.
EndNote
Üner Ç, Serbest S (01 Haziran 2026) Acute Hand Compartment Syndrome Following Contrast Media Extravasation: A Case Report. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 17 2 79–82.
IEEE
[1]Ç. Üner ve S. Serbest, “Acute Hand Compartment Syndrome Following Contrast Media Extravasation: A Case Report”, Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, c. 17, sy 2, ss. 79–82, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.33706/jemcr.1828818.
ISNAD
Üner, Çağrı - Serbest, Sancar. “Acute Hand Compartment Syndrome Following Contrast Media Extravasation: A Case Report”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 17/2 (01 Haziran 2026): 79-82. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1828818.
JAMA
1.Üner Ç, Serbest S. Acute Hand Compartment Syndrome Following Contrast Media Extravasation: A Case Report. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2026;17:79–82.
MLA
Üner, Çağrı, ve Sancar Serbest. “Acute Hand Compartment Syndrome Following Contrast Media Extravasation: A Case Report”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, c. 17, sy 2, Haziran 2026, ss. 79-82, doi:10.33706/jemcr.1828818.
Vancouver
1.Çağrı Üner, Sancar Serbest. Acute Hand Compartment Syndrome Following Contrast Media Extravasation: A Case Report. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 01 Haziran 2026;17(2):79-82. doi:10.33706/jemcr.1828818