Anaphylactic reaction to bovine serum albumin after embryo transfer.
OBJECTIVE
To increase the awareness of bovine serum albumin (BSA) sensitivity as a potentially lethal complication during ET.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
Routine ET in university hospital.


METHODS
A 26-year-old woman who was undergoing her first ET.


METHODS
ET with BSA containing standard fluid medium.


METHODS
Specific immunoglobulin (Ig) E antibodies and skin tests.


RESULTS
The patient demonstrated increased levels of specific IgE antibodies to BSA and a clearly positive scratch test for BSA.


CONCLUSIONS
Anaphylactic reactions to BSA can occur during ET. The risk can be reduced substantially if a detailed medical history is obtained.
Wehner-Caroli
J
J
Department of Dermatology, Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Tübingen, Germany. joerg.wehner-caroli@med.uni-tuebingen.de
Schreiner
T
T
Schippert
W
W
Lischka
G
G
Fierlbeck
G
G
Rassner
G
G
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012698:Serologic Tests; D012710:Serum Albumin, Bovine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012882:Skin Tests
D012710:Serum Albumin, Bovine