Exenatide-induced eosinophilic sclerosing lipogranuloma at the injection site

Am J Dermatopathol. 2014 Jun;36(6):510-2. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000000036.

Abstract

Sclerosing lipogranuloma is a granulomatous reaction to the injection of a high-viscosity fluid in the tissues for the cosmetic purpose of improving body contour; lesions on the extremities and buttocks are commonly the results of injections of therapeutic agents in oily vehicles. Exenatide, once-weekly injection, is a therapeutic method for patients with type 2 diabetes. Here, we describe a case of exenatide once weekly induced eosinophilic sclerosing lipogranuloma at the injection site of a 62-year-old patient. To the best of our knowledge, the histopathologic features of this adverse event have not been reported in the medical literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy
  • Eosinophilia / chemically induced*
  • Eosinophilia / pathology
  • Exenatide
  • Granuloma / chemically induced*
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Injections, Subcutaneous / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Panniculitis / chemically induced*
  • Panniculitis / pathology
  • Peptides / administration & dosage
  • Peptides / adverse effects*
  • Skin Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Venoms / administration & dosage
  • Venoms / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Peptides
  • Venoms
  • Exenatide