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February 5, 2026Clinical Case Reports0 citationsOpen Access

Complicated Catastrophic Calcium Gluconate Extravasation: Post‐Surgical Graft Calcinosis Cutis

BABahareh Abtahi‐NaeiniFRfereshte rastegarnasabNKNasim Kakavand

Key Points

  • This case report aims to highlight the complications arising from calcium gluconate extravasation.
  • Described a case of extravasation of calcium gluconate in a 14-year-old boy.
  • Performed surgical debridement and grafting to manage tissue damage.
  • Monitored for post-surgical complications, specifically calcinosis cutis.
  • The patient developed significant tissue necrosis due to calcium gluconate extravasation.
  • Post-surgical graft calcinosis cutis led to severe hand disability.
  • Highlights the necessity for prompt recognition and management of extravasation complications.

Abstract

ABSTRACT 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.

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Abtahi‐Naeini et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69843564f1d9ada3c1fb412dhttps://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71986
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