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Drugs and Vaccines Hypersensitivity in Children with Mastocytosis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11113153. [PMID: 35683540 PMCID: PMC9181546 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11113153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Mastocytosis, a heterogeneous mastcell disease, include three different entities: cutaneous mastocytosis, systemic mastocytosis (SM) and mast-cell sarcoma. Tryptase levels can differentiate cutaneous mastocytosis from SM. In mastocytosis, quick onset drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) that are facilitated by mastcell mediators, are investigated in adults. Due to the limited number of children with mastcell disease and increased serum tryptase levels, the role of drugs in this age group is less studied. In this review, we critically assessed relevant papers related with immediate DHRs in children with mastocytosis and discuss practical issues of the management. In childhood mastocytosis, anaphylaxis is frequently idiopathic, and elevated level of basal tryptase, and high burden of disease may increase the risk. Among drugs, antibiotics, NSAIDs and opioids can potentially induce anaphylaxis, anyway avoidance should be recommended only in case of previous reactions. Moreover, vaccinations are not contraindicated in patients with mastocytosis. The risk of severe systemic reactions after drugs intake seems to be extremely low and in general lower in children than in adults. Anyway, studies on this topic especially focusing on children, are missing to state final recommendations.
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Contrast Medium Hypersensitivity: A Large Italian Study with Long-Term Follow-Up. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10040759. [PMID: 35453509 PMCID: PMC9028178 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10040759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Hypersensitivity reactions (HRs) to contrast media (CM) are a major problem. We compared differences of HRs to iodinated contrast media (ICM) versus gadolinium-based contrast media (GBCM), collecting data on prevalence, type, latency and severity. Secondly, the predisposition to perform new contrast tests, use of premedication and possible appearance of new reactions were explored in a long-term follow-up of 5 years. Clinical data, comorbidities, skin test (ST) results, re-exposure to CM procedures with any new reactions, premedication and CM used were collected. In a retrospective single-center study, 350 patients with mild to moderate HRs were enrolled. Asthma, food allergy, non-allergic drug hypersensitivity and neurologic disease were significantly more frequent in patients with HRs to GBCM compared to the high evidence of cardiovascular disease and history of cancer in patients with HRs to ICM. A marked delay in performing STs was reported by patients with negative results (66 months, p < 0.01). Iomeprol, iopamidol and gadobenic acid were the culprit CM most involved in HRs in patients with positive STs. During follow-up, 7.1% of responders reported new HRs to CM despite negative STs, premedication and infusion of alternative CM in most cases.
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Thong BYH, Vultaggio A, Rerkpattanapipat T, Schrijvers R. Prevention of Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions: Prescreening and Premedication. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2021; 9:2958-2966. [PMID: 34366094 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2021.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHR) are heterogeneous in their pathomechanisms, clinical presentation, severity, and outcomes. Novel DHR mechanisms, phenotypes, and endotypes have been described. The key to prevention from further exposure to the culprit drugs involves correct identification of the putative drug through a combination of in vitro and/or in vivo tests, accurate drug allergy labeling and reporting, and electronic decision support systems within electronic medical records to prevent future accidental prescribing. Prescreening and premedication, the focus of this review, may be a useful adjunct to preventive measures in certain situations. After an index immediate drug hypersensitivity reaction, prescreening may be useful in perioperative anaphylaxis, and iodinated (ICM) and gadolinium-based contrast media (GCM) where the culprit and potential alternative agents are skin tested. In certain nonimmediate DHR, pharmacogenomic prescreening may be used before prescribing high-risk drugs (eg, carbamazepine and allopurinol) where specific human-leukocyte antigen genotypes are associated with severe cutaneous adverse reactions. Premedication with antihistamine and systemic corticosteroids is another therapeutic strategy to prevent infusion reactions for certain biologicals and chemotherapeutic agents, in cases of perioperative anaphylaxis, ICM and GCM DHR, and clonal mast cell disorders. Rapid drug desensitization may also be used to induce temporary tolerance in situations where there are limited alternative drugs.
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- Bernard Yu-Hor Thong
- Department of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
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- Immunoallergology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology Division, Department of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Premedication for Iodinated Contrast Media Induced Immediate Hypersensitivity Reactions. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN ALLERGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s40521-019-00224-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Purpose of the review
Premedication using antihistamines and/or corticosteroids has been widely used to prevent reoccurrence of immediate hypersensitivity reactions (iHR) after iodinated contrast media (ICM). However, efficacy has been debated, especially in high-risk patients. Novel findings on the role and risks of premedication and preventive strategies are summarized.
Recent findings
The rate and severity of iHR occurring despite premedication indicate that premedication is not a panacea and the intensity usually reflects that of the initial reaction. Next, the number needed to treat (NNT) to prevent one serious ICM-mediated event using corticosteroid-based premedication is high and associated with a diagnostic delay. Randomly changing the ICM has been suggested as an additional preventive measure, whilst others used a skin test–based approach to identify a subgroup of ICM allergic patients and negative skin test–based alternatives with a high negative predictive value.
Summary
Growing evidence indicates the need to discriminate between non-allergic iHR that are most likely non-obligatory and susceptible to premedication, and rare type I allergic iHR that can be identified using skin testing, especially in those with a severe iHR. Although premedication reduces reoccurrence of mild iHR, it is not always efficacious and should be balanced against side effects, a high NNT and an uncertain efficacy physicians should not blindly rely on. Future work should evaluate combined approaches of an allergy-driven ICM selection and endotype-driven premedication regimens in patients with non-allergic iHR.
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Macy EM. Current Epidemiology and Management of Radiocontrast-Associated Acute- and Delayed-Onset Hypersensitivity: A Review of the Literature. Perm J 2018; 22:17-072. [PMID: 29309271 DOI: 10.7812/tpp/17-072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Radiocontrast-associated acute-onset hypersensitivity reactions now occur less frequently than before 1990, when high-osmolar, ionic, radiocontrast agents were widely used. Premedication with corticosteroids and antihistamines does not reliably prevent recurrent low-osmolar radiocontrast-associated acute hypersensitivity reactions. Corticosteroid prophylaxis for acute hypersensitivity currently causes more morbidity than benefit. The specific radiocontrast agent that is associated with a patient's adverse reaction must be displayed in the drug intolerance or drug "allergy" field of their electronic health record to enable effective management and prevention of future reactions. The term iodine allergy should never be used in the context of radiocontrast-associated adverse reactions because it leads to poorer clinical outcomes. The time to onset of the reaction and the nature of the reaction must be noted in enough detail in the drug intolerance comment fields in the electronic health record to determine the potential mechanism for the reaction and to enable selection of the appropriate radiocontrast material for future exposures. Most individuals with a history of radiocontrast agent hypersensitivity can be effectively managed by selecting an alternative radiocontrast agent, without any premedication. Radiology Departments, catheterization laboratories, and all physicians who use parenteral radiocontrast media must have management plans in place to treat severe acute reactions when they occur. Patients should be informed that delayed-onset reactions, mostly benign rashes within one week of exposure, are as common or more common than acute reactions. Future radiocontrast-associated acute and delayed-onset reactions can be minimized, but never completely avoided, by using an appropriate alternative agent.
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- Eric M Macy
- Allergy Specialist and Researcher in the Department of Allergy at the San Diego Medical Center in CA. He is a Partner Physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego.
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Hypersensitivity Reactions to Iodinated Radiocontrast Media: To Skin Test or Not to Skin Test. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2018; 6:1255-1256. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2018.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Moreno E, Gracia-Bara MT, Mayorga C, Lázaro M, Campanón MV, Dávila I. Hypersensitivity Reactions to Iodinated Contrast Media: Is it a True Allergy? CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN ALLERGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40521-018-0154-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Epidemiology of severe anaphylaxis: can we use population-based data to understand anaphylaxis? Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2017; 16:441-50. [PMID: 27490124 DOI: 10.1097/aci.0000000000000305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The observed increase in incidence of allergic disease in many regions over the past 3 decades has intensified interest in understanding the epidemiology of severe allergic reactions. We discuss the issues in collecting and interpreting these data and highlight current deficiencies in the current methods of data gathering. RECENT FINDINGS Anaphylaxis, as measured by hospital admission rates, is not uncommon and has increased in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia over the last 10-20 years. All large datasets are hampered by a large proportion of uncoded, 'unspecified' causes of anaphylaxis. Fatal anaphylaxis remains a rare event, but appears to be increasing for medication in Australia, Canada, and the United States. The rate of fatal food anaphylaxis is stable in the United Kingdom and the United States, but has increased in Australia. The age distribution for fatal food anaphylaxis is different to other causes, with data suggesting an age-related predisposition to fatal outcomes in teenagers and adults to the fourth decade of life. SUMMARY The increasing rates of food and medication allergy (the latter exacerbated by an ageing population) has significant implications for future fatality trends. An improved ability to accurately gather and analyse population-level anaphylaxis data in a harmonized fashion is required, so as to ultimately minimize risk and improve management.
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Hermans MAW, Arends NJT, Gerth van Wijk R, van Hagen PM, Kluin-Nelemans HC, Oude Elberink HNG, Pasmans SGMA, van Daele PLA. Management around invasive procedures in mastocytosis: An update. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2017; 119:304-309. [PMID: 28866309 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2017.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2017] [Revised: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Mastocytosis is a chronic hematologic disorder that is characterized by the accumulation of aberrant mast cells and typically involves the skin and/or bone marrow. Patients with mastocytosis are at increased risk of anaphylaxis. Based on theoretical assumptions, medical procedures requiring general anesthesia or radiocontrast media are deemed hazardous for patients with mastocytosis. The objective of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the actual risk of iatrogenic anaphylaxis and provide recommendations for daily practice. DATA SOURCES Various scientific search engines were used (eg, PubMed and Medline). STUDY SELECTIONS Because of the paucity of high-level studies on this topic, all available evidence was considered, including case reports. RESULTS Reliable data on the incidence of iatrogenic anaphylaxis in mastocytosis are lacking. However, although the incidence as reported in (retrospective) cohort studies is higher than in the general population, it is still lower than commonly anticipated, with an incidence of 5.4% in 1 study. Adequate premedication and avoidance of certain physical stimuli can further decrease this risk by 10-fold. The role of drugs as elicitors of anaphylaxis is perhaps overestimated, and physical stimuli are at least as important in inducing release of mast cell mediators. CONCLUSION This article provides practical recommendations for the management of invasive procedures in patients with mastocytosis based on current knowledge of this topic.
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- Maud A W Hermans
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Allergy, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Clinical Immunology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sophia Children's Hospital and Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Allergy, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Clinical Immunology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Allergy, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Sophia Children's Hospital and Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Allergy, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Clinical Immunology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Montañez MI, Mayorga C, Bogas G, Barrionuevo E, Fernandez-Santamaria R, Martin-Serrano A, Laguna JJ, Torres MJ, Fernandez TD, Doña I. Epidemiology, Mechanisms, and Diagnosis of Drug-Induced Anaphylaxis. Front Immunol 2017; 8:614. [PMID: 28611774 PMCID: PMC5446992 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.00614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 05/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Anaphylaxis is an acute, life-threatening, multisystem syndrome resulting from the sudden release of mediators by mast cells and basophils. Although anaphylaxis is often under-communicated and thus underestimated, its incidence appears to have risen over recent decades. Drugs are among the most common triggers in adults, being analgesics and antibiotics the most common causal agents. Anaphylaxis can be caused by immunologic or non-immunologic mechanisms. Immunologic anaphylaxis can be mediated by IgE-dependent or -independent pathways. The former involves activation of Th2 cells and the cross-linking of two or more specific IgE (sIgE) antibodies on the surface of mast cells or basophils. The IgE-independent mechanism can be mediated by IgG, involving the release of platelet-activating factor, and/or complement activation. Non-immunological anaphylaxis can occur through the direct stimulation of mast cell degranulation by some drugs, inducing histamine release and leading to anaphylactic symptoms. Work-up of a suspected drug-induced anaphylaxis should include clinical history; however, this can be unreliable, and skin tests should also be used if available and validated. Drug provocation testing is not recommended due to the risk of inducing a harmful reaction. In vitro testing can help to confirm anaphylaxis by analyzing the release of mediators such as tryptase or histamine by mast cells. When immunologic mechanisms are suspected, serum-sIgE quantification or the use of the basophil activation test can help confirm the culprit drug. In this review, we will discuss multiple aspects of drug-induced anaphylaxis, including epidemiology, mechanisms, and diagnosis.
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- Maria Isabel Montañez
- Research Laboratory, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain.,Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology-BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
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- Research Laboratory, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain.,Allergy Unit, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Allergy Unit, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Allergy Unit, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Research Laboratory, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain.,Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology-BIONAND, Málaga, Spain
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- Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology-BIONAND, Málaga, Spain.,Allergy Unit, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Research Laboratory, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Allergy Unit, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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Lee H, Song S, Oh YK, Kang W, Kim E. Is gender still a predisposing factor in contrast-media associated adverse drug reactions? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials and observational studies. Eur J Radiol 2017; 89:81-89. [PMID: 28267554 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2017.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2016] [Revised: 01/09/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the role of gender as a risk factor for developing contrast media-associated adverse drug reactions (CM-ADRs) by comparing the incidence of CM-ADR between male and female patients according to study design, ADR type, and computed tomography (CT) examination. MATERIAL AND METHODS We systematically searched three electronic databases for eligible studies. In the studies included (n=18), we assessed effect estimates of the relative incidence of CM-ADR, analysed by experimental design, ADR type and CT examination. This was calculated by using a random effects model if clinical conditions showed heterogeneity; otherwise, a fixed effects model was used. RESULTS We identified 10,776 patients administered CM. According to the designs, studies were classified into randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies. Results were as follows: risk ratio (RR)=1.07 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.79-1.46, P=0.66) for RCTs, and RR=0.77 (95% CI: 0.58-1.04, P=0.09) for observational studies. The results of analysis according to ADR type and for undergoing CT demonstrated that the incidence of CM-ADR did not differ between males and females. CONCLUSIONS We found no significant difference in the incidence of CM-ADRs between male and female patients according to study design, ADR type, or CT examination. Future studies to determine why gender has shown different roles as a risk factor between CM-ADRs and non-CM ADRs are needed.
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- Heeyoung Lee
- Evidence-Based Research Laboratory, Division of Health, Social and Clinical Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Evidence-Based Research Laboratory, Division of Health, Social and Clinical Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Evidence-Based Research Laboratory, Division of Health, Social and Clinical Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea; Department of Pharmacy, Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Evidence-Based Research Laboratory, Division of Health, Social and Clinical Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea; College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Böhm I, Morelli J, Nairz K, Silva Hasembank Keller P, Heverhagen JT. Myths and misconceptions concerning contrast media-induced anaphylaxis: a narrative review. Postgrad Med 2017; 129:259-266. [DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2017.1282296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Ingrid Böhm
- Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Radiology Laboratory, Department Clinical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, St. John’s Medical Center, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Radiology Laboratory, Department Clinical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Non-ionic iodinated contrast media related immediate reactions: A mechanism study of 27 patients. Leg Med (Tokyo) 2017; 24:56-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2016.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Revised: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 11/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Determination of specific IgE in pericardial and cerebrospinal fluids in forensic casework. Forensic Sci Int 2016; 267:204-209. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2016] [Accepted: 08/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Drug-induced anaphylaxis is a common cause of anaphylaxis and a leading cause of fatal anaphylaxis. Antibiotics, radiocontrast, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly implicated drugs. Vocal cord dysfunction can mimic anaphylaxis and is often overlooked. β-Lactams are a common cause of anaphylaxis; however, skin testing and drug challenge can usually determine tolerability of other classes of β-lactams. Nonionic contrast agents cause anaphylaxis less frequently than ionic contrast, and immunoglobulin E-mediated mechanisms may have a role in some of these reactions. Skin testing with radiocontrast may have a role in evaluating patients with anaphylaxis to nonionic contrast.
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- Merin Kuruvilla
- Atlanta ENT, 5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Suite 125, Atlanta, GA-30342, USA
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- Division of Allergy & Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-8859, USA.
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