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Anaphylaxis caused by cauliflower.

E Hernández1, S Quirce, M Villalba

  • 1Fundación Jiménez Diaz, Servicio de Alergia, Madrid. Spain. garbaicisa@yahoo.es

Journal of Investigational Allergology & Clinical Immunology
|July 29, 2005
PubMed
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This study details a severe allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, in a 70-year-old man after consuming cauliflower. This case highlights cauliflower allergy as a potential cause of severe food reactions.

Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Food Science

Background:

  • Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is a widely consumed cruciferous vegetable.
  • Food allergies can manifest with diverse and severe symptoms.

Observation:

  • A 70-year-old male experienced rapid-onset oropharyngeal itching, facial/hand swelling, dyspnea, and bronchospasm after eating paella containing cauliflower.
  • The patient required emergency room treatment due to the severity of the reaction.

Findings:

  • Skin prick tests showed positive reactions to cauliflower and peach lipid transfer protein.
  • Specific IgE tests confirmed sensitization to cauliflower and cabbage.
  • Tests for rice, green beans, and pepper were negative.

Implications:

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  • This case suggests IgE-mediated anaphylaxis to cauliflower.
  • It is the first reported instance of anaphylaxis specifically attributed to cauliflower consumption.
  • Highlights the need to consider less common food allergens in anaphylaxis diagnosis.