Abstract

VAZQUEZ-CORTES, S. et al. Anaphylaxis after carrying out prick tests. An. Med. Interna (Madrid) [online]. 2007, vol.24, n.2, pp.72-74. ISSN 0212-7199.

The skin prick test (SPT) is a simple and fast method used routinely in allergology practice. Systemic reactions have been described with this technique on few occasions. We are presenting a case of anaphylaxis with hemodynamic consequences after carrying out skin prick test with a cat dander extract. A 23 years old female who suffered rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma following contact with cats. We performed skin prick test with a battery of the usual inhalants. Twenty minutes after carrying out the prick test the patient showed intense ocular irritation and reddening followed by dysphonia and a feeling of pharyngeal occupation. Although skin prick test is a safe diagnostic approach, it should be performed only in places equipped to treat anaphylaxis and for trained specialists.

Keywords : Skin test; Allergy; Anaphylaxis.

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