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Pseudoanaphylaxis.

W J Russell1, W B Smith

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Adelaide Hospital, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
|December 23, 2006
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Anaphylaxis suspicion after anesthesia was misdiagnosed. Persistent elevated mast cell tryptase indicated mastocytosis, revealing spinal anesthesia as the cause of hypotension and cardiac arrest.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Anesthesia-induced anaphylaxis is a rare but serious complication.
  • Mast cell tryptase is a marker for anaphylaxis, but its elevation can be persistent in other conditions.

Observation:

  • A patient experienced profound hypotension and cardiac arrest during combined spinal and general anesthesia for knee replacement.
  • Initial mast cell tryptase levels were elevated, suggesting anaphylaxis.
  • Subsequent skin testing failed to identify an allergic trigger.

Findings:

  • A repeat mast cell tryptase test weeks later showed persistent elevation.
  • This led to the diagnosis of mastocytosis.
  • The patient's cardiovascular collapse was ultimately attributed to spinal anesthesia, not anaphylaxis.

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Implications:

  • Elevated serum tryptase during a suspected anaphylactic event necessitates further investigation.
  • Persistent mast cell tryptase elevation may indicate underlying mastocytosis, requiring a differential diagnosis.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering non-allergic causes for severe perioperative events.