Anaphylactic shock: the great mimic.
Anaphylaxis, acute coronary syndrome and pulmonary embolism are conditions commonly seen in the acute medical setting which can be difficult to diagnose. Delay in establishing the correct diagnosis can result in either delayed or inappropriate treatment, and subsequent morbidity and mortality. The cases we present highlight the necessity of good clinical assessment when evaluating such patients.
Yong
Patrick F K
PF
Department of Clinical Immunology, Kings College Hospital, London, United Kingdom. pyong@doctors.org.uk
Birns
Jonathan
J
Ibrahim
Mohammad A A
MA
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004008:Diclofenac / Q000009:adverse effects; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006074:Gout Suppressants / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000009:adverse effects
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D006074:Gout Suppressants; D009467:Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents; D004008:Diclofenac; D013390:Succinylcholine