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Published on: February 23, 2020
Two cases of elevated tryptase in abdominal aortic aneurysm
E A Pastorello1, J W Schroeder2, S M Veronese3
1Department of Allergology and Immunology, Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospital, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, Milan 20162, Italy. Phone: +39 02 6444 27 51 Fax: +39 02 6444 20 82
Elevated serum tryptase levels in patients with a history of hymenoptera venom anaphylaxis may indicate undiagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysms. Post-surgical reduction in tryptase levels supports this association.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Vascular Surgery
- Hematology
Background:
- Elevated serum tryptase levels in patients with Hymenoptera venom anaphylaxis are linked to systemic mastocytosis or increased reaction risks.
- However, other clinical scenarios can also explain elevated tryptase levels.
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