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[Adverse reaction to not iodinated contrast]
Samuel Palma-Gómez1, Sandra Nora González-Díaz, Alfredo Arias-Cruz
1Centro Regional Alergología e Inmunología Clínica (CRAIC), Hospital Universitario, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. drsamuelpalma@gmail.com.
Revista Alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)
|December 5, 2014
Summary
Adverse reactions to contrast material (CM) are common, often occurring within minutes of administration. This case report details a patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma experiencing CM reactions, discussing management and implications.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Medicine
- Immunology
Context:
- Adverse drug reactions are frequent and can be life-threatening.
- Contrast material (CM) reactions constitute a significant portion of these adverse events.
- Most CM reactions occur within the first five minutes of administration.
Purpose:
- To report a case of a female patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma experiencing recurrent adverse reactions to contrast material.
- To discuss the characteristics, severity, and potential allergic basis of contrast material reactions.
- To review prophylaxis, prognosis, and recommendations for managing CM reactions in patients with underlying conditions.
Summary:
- A female patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma experienced two separate adverse reactions to contrast material.
- The reactions' type, severity, and potential hypersensitivity mechanisms were evaluated.
- Management strategies, including prophylaxis and future imaging considerations, were discussed.
Impact:
- Highlights the potential for hypersensitivity in contrast material reactions, challenging traditional classifications.
- Provides insights into managing contrast material reactions in immunocompromised or complex patient populations.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering underlying diseases when administering contrast material.
Keywords:
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