title: Periorbital urticaria and topical fluorescein.
abstract: Topical fluorescein application is a routine component of the ophthalmic examination. Although complications of fluorescein angiography have been well documented, adverse reactions to topical application of this agent have not been previously reported. This report describes a case of topical fluorescein-induced urticaria.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania Hospital, USA.
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Valvano
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D019793:Fluorescein / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006795:Household Products / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D014581:Urticaria / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D019793:Fluorescein