An Unusual Case of Cutaneous Gangrene
1295-1297
Correspondence
Mahalingam Soundarya, Assistant Professor,
Department of Paediatrics, Kasturba Medical College Hospital,
Attavara, Mangalore. Pin 575001
E-mail: soundarya29@gmail.com
Benzathine penicillin is used intramuscularly for the prophylaxis of rheumatic heart disease. We describe here, a child with cutaneous gangrene following an accidental intra-arterial injection of benzathine penicillin in the gluteal area, which was resolved by symptomatic therapy. This is a dangerous but possible adverse effect of this commonly used drug, which can occur due to the practical difficulties which are faced in ruling out intra-arterial injection with this opaque and viscous preparation.