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L de Villars1, M Douet2, C Aussedat3
1Département d'Otorhinolaryngologie, Chirurgie Tête et Cou, CHRU de Tours, 37044 Tours, France.
Introduction:
HEC® phenazone-tannin-witch hazel ointment is widely used in the treatment of epistaxis, with few adverse effects. Anaphylactic shock after packing with HEC® ointment has, to the authors' knowledge, never previously been reported.
Case Report:
A 53 year-old male presented with massive epistaxis requiring packing after cauterization. After packing with HEC® ointment, the patient experienced grade 5 anaphylactic shock, requiring admission to intensive care. The outcome was ultimately favorable.
Conclusion:
Potential allergy to the ingredients of HEC® ointment should be ascertained before application, to avoid serious reactions.
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