title: Allergy to local anaesthetic: the importance of thorough investigation.
abstract: A case report is presented which highlights the importance of a good history in arriving at the correct diagnosis in cases where allergy to local anaesthetic is suspected. Management of the patient is discussed and the topic of 'adverse reaction' briefly reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham.
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Deacock
authors.forename: I P
authors.initials: IP
authors.lastname: Downie
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zaki
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000009:adverse effects; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants