minocycline and Aortic-Dissection

minocycline has been researched along with Aortic-Dissection* in 1 studies

Other Studies

1 other study(ies) available for minocycline and Aortic-Dissection

ArticleYear
Minocycline-Induced Hyperpigmentation Mimicking Aortic Dissection.
    The Annals of thoracic surgery, 2017, Volume: 103, Issue:2

    Minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation of tissues has been documented previously, but extensive cardiovascular involvement is rarely described in literature. We report a case of marked cardiovascular hyperpigmentation resulting from approximately 4 years of minocycline exposure. We will highlight how intraoperative differentiation of minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation from more sinister causes of discoloration led to the appropriate surgical management.

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Aortic Aneurysm; Aortic Dissection; Aortic Valve; Diagnosis, Differential; Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation; Humans; Hyperpigmentation; Intraoperative Complications; Male; Middle Aged; Minocycline; Mitral Valve; Rare Diseases; Risk Assessment

2017