Granulocyte enzymes and complement after an anaphylactoid reaction to coronary angiography

An anaphylactoid reaction following angiography with ioxaglate in a 59-year-old man implied generalized pruritus, angioedema, bronchospasm and hypotension. Leucocytosis and an increased number of neutrophils were observed from 90 min to 8 h after the reaction. Elevated values of the neutrophil specific enzymes elastase and lactoferrin were demonstrated. The concentrations of C3d and CH50 did not change which indicate that no complement activation took place.