Anaphylaxis after dental treatment with a formaldehyde-containing tooth-filling material.
A 67-year-old patient developed systemic reactions after application of a formaldehyde-containing tooth filling. She had a clearly positive RAST result for formaldehyde, whereas skin prick testing and patch tests were negative. Sensitization to formaldehyde appears to have occurred 1 year previously. Induction of formaldehyde allergy may represent a major complication during dental treatment, and assessment of specific IgE should be considered in patients at risk.
Wantke
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F
Dermatologic and Pediatric Allergy Clinic, Vienna, Austria.
Hemmer
W
W
Haglmüller
T
T
Götz
M
M
Jarisch
R
R
D000368:Aged; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000276:immunology; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000096:biosynthesis; D011108:Polymers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test
D011108:Polymers; C042583:Toxavit; D005557:Formaldehyde; D007073:Immunoglobulin E