Seafood-induced fatal anaphylaxis.
Two cases of fatal anaphylaxis caused by seafood allergy are reported. The first serves as a reminder of the importance of obtaining a full medical history and details of the circumstances of death, and of the need to be aware of forensic post-mortem artefacts. Observations on the immunological mechanisms of type 1 or immediate hypersensitivity seen in the second case, and a discussion of preventive measures, offer subjects for medicolegal deliberation.
Patel
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UMDS (University of London) Guy's Hospital, London Bridge.
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D016477:Artifacts; D001344:Autopsy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D017747:Seafood / Q000506:poisoning*