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M E Laing1, B Fallis, G M Murphy
1Department of Dermatology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, Ireland. mrylaing@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract:
We report the case of anaphylactic reaction to carboxymethylcellulose, a dispersant in corticosteroid preparation and contrast media. Skin prick testing in this patient revealed a positive response to carboxymethylcellulose at a dilution of 1/1000. Anaphylaxis secondary to carboxymethylcellulose has previously been reported. To avoid further problems, this patient was advised to alert medical staff for the presence of allergy to carboxymethylcellulose in the event of the need for further interventional procedures. Care should be taken when giving intradermal steroids to patients with a history of anaphylaxis after contrast media.
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