Isotretinoin induced urethritis: A case report & review of the literature

Vivian Paredes-Bhushan; Michael E. Rezaee; David R. Chavez

Urology Case Reports (Mar 2020)

Isotretinoin induced urethritis: A case report & review of the literature

Vivian Paredes-Bhushan,
Michael E. Rezaee,
David R. Chavez

Affiliations

Vivian Paredes-Bhushan: Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, One Rope Ferry Road, Hanover, NH, 03755, USA; Corresponding author. Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, One Rope Ferry Road, Hanover, NH, 03755, USA.
Michael E. Rezaee: Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH, 03766, USA
David R. Chavez: Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH, 03766, USA

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 29

Abstract

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We report a case of urethritis in a 17-year-old non-sexually active male that developed after starting isotretinoin treatment for his acne. Clinicians must be vigilant about this adverse effect and elicit a thorough medication history prior to administering antibiotics in patients taking isotretinoin treatment for acne. Keywords: Isotretinoin, Urethritis, Meatitis

Published in Urology Case Reports

ISSN: 2214-4420 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Specialties of internal medicine: Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology
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