[Anaphylactic shock caused by fluorescein]

Bull Soc Ophtalmol Fr. 1989 Dec;89(12):1445-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Authors report one case of death caused by anaphylactic collapsus after a fluorescein angiography. They make a review of all the complications described and particularly insist about the anaphylactic reactions. They conclude on the modalities of treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anaphylaxis / diagnosis
  • Anaphylaxis / immunology*
  • Anaphylaxis / therapy
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography / adverse effects
  • Fluoresceins / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Fluoresceins