SKIN NECROSIS OF THE BREAST DUE TO METHYLENE BLUE INJECTION

Abstract

Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has become a standart application in early stage breast cancer. Radiocolloid substances and / or blue dye technics like methylene blue or isosulfan blue are used during the SLNB. Although rare, reactions to these substances may ocur. In this case report, we aimed to present a rare complication that is periareolar skin necrosis related with subareolar injection of methylene blue, of the patient who was performed lumpectomy and SLNB because of breast cancer.

Keywords

• sentinel lymph node biopsi
• skin
• necrosis
• methylene blue