Evans blue dermatitis.
Contact dermatitis developed in five patients due to Evans blue, an azo-type dye used ot outline the lymphatics prior to the injection of a contrast medium in performing lymphangiography. A pathophysiologic mechanism for the development of dermatitis due to Evans blue is proposed.
D001391:Azo Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003287:Contrast Media; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005070:Evans Blue / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008220:Lymphography; D008875:Middle Aged; D012882:Skin Tests
D001391:Azo Compounds; D003287:Contrast Media; D005070:Evans Blue