title: [Hypersensitivity to fluorescein].
abstract: Intravenous fluorescein angiography is a useful and commonly performed diagnostic procedure. Although relatively rare, hypersensitivity reactions to fluorescein can cause considerable morbidity and even death. The mechanism underlying these reactions is not well understood. We present a case of hypersensitivity reaction. The relevant literature is reviewed and possible mechanisms are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Meir Hospital Kfar-Sava, Israel.
authors.forename: Ronit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Confino-Cohen
authors.forename: Arnon
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goldberg
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D019793:Fluorescein / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D019793:Fluorescein