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01-12-2020 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Case report

A patient with chronic sacroiliitis undiagnosed for three years after isotretinoin use

Authors: Cevriye Mülkoğlu, Barış Nacır

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Background

Isotretinoin (ISO) is a synthetic vitamin A derivative which has been used for treatment-resistant acne vulgaris. Although most musculoskeletal side effects of ISO are common, including myalgia, arthralgia, and back pain, sacroiliitis is one of the uncommon side effects. ISO-induced sacroiliitis usually completely resolves within a few months by the cessation of the drug.

Case presentation

In this paper, we present a 26-year-old female patient with chronic sacroiliitis that was probably induced by ISO and not resolved by the discontinuation of the drug.

Conclusion

In this patient, sacroiliitis was overlooked for three years. Therefore, ISO usage should be considered in the differential diagnosis of sacroiliitis and low back pain.

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Title: A patient with chronic sacroiliitis undiagnosed for three years after isotretinoin use
Authors: Cevriye Mülkoğlu
Barış Nacır
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Acne
Acne Vulgaris
Back Pain
Back Pain
Back Pain
Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03290-6

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A patient with chronic sacroiliitis undiagnosed for three years after isotretinoin use

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Case presentation

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