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Case Reports
. 2003 Feb;24(2):122-4.
doi: 10.1177/107110070302400204.

Ultrasonography of non-traumatic rupture of the Achilles tendon secondary to levofloxacin

Paloma Cebrian  1 , Palmira Manjon, Pedro Caba
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Case Reports

Ultrasonography of non-traumatic rupture of the Achilles tendon secondary to levofloxacin

Paloma Cebrian et al. Foot Ankle Int. 2003 Feb.

Abstract

Rupture of Achilles tendon (AT) is an uncommon complication of treatment with fluoroquinolones. We describe a case of bilateral tendinosis and rupture of the right AT in a patient who began levofloxacin treatment for community acquired pneumonia. Sonography showed thickening and hypoecogenicity of both AT and complete rupture and separation of the right Achilles tendon.

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