The role of additives in allergic vasculitis during intravenous hyperalimentation.
A 39-year-old woman who had previously undergone a jejunoileal bypass for morbid obesity was receiving intravenous hyperalimentation. The patient developed allergic vasculitis while receiving fluid which contained a multi-vitamin solution. Rechallenge with this preparation resulted in an exacerbation of her skin lesions. The possible role of such additives in the development of unusual hypersensitivity reactions is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000209:etiology; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000601:surgery; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014815:Vitamins / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014815:Vitamins