[Barium sulphate allergy (case report)].
Barium sulphate is a commonly used agent in the radiographic studies of the gastrointestinal tract and has been regarded as a safe contrast medium. Barium sulphate allergy is very rare. We present a case of barium sulphate allergy which occurred during an upper gastrointestinal study in a 24-year-old woman.
Celal Bayar Universitesi Tip Fakültesi, Radyodiagnostik Anabilim Dali, Manisa, Turkey.
Serdar
S
Tarhan
Gülgün
G
Yilmaz
Selim
S
Serter
Cihan
C
Göktan
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004064:Digestive System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography
D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate