Resolution of both persistent eczema and implant failure following removal of nickel containing implant

Abstract

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Systemic contact dermatitis

“…During the course of the skin disease, this patient also developed clinical evidence of metal sensitivity. 130 Averbeck et al 112 suggested that patch tests might be false-negative if the implant material is located some distance from the skin. A biopsy of peri-implant tissue followed by a study of the T-cell infiltrate may be necessary in order to diagnose sensitivity to the implant material.…”

“…Case reports have shown that nickel in spongiosa screws, 112 in a sacral stimulator, 113 in catheters for intravenous infusions, and in an eyelet in an intravenous catheter 114,115 may have caused systemic contact dermatitis.…”