title: [Anaphylaxis after carrying out prick tests].
abstract: The skin prick test (SPT) is a simple and fast method used routinely in allergology practice. Systemic reactions have been described with this technique on few occasions. We are presenting a case of anaphylaxis with hemodynamic consequences after carrying out skin prick test with a cat dander extract. A 23 years old female who suffered rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma following contact with cats. We performed skin prick test with a battery of the usual inhalants. Twenty minutes after carrying out the prick test the patient showed intense ocular irritation and reddening followed by dysphonia and a feeling of pharyngeal occupation. Although skin prick test is a safe diagnostic approach, it should be performed only in places equipped to treat anaphylaxis and for trained specialists .
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Alegia, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Madrid. cmcocera@meditex.es
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vázquez-Cortés
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Robledo Echarren
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bartolomé
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: García-Rubio
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: González Gutiérrez
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Martínez-Cócera
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012882:Skin Tests / Q000009:adverse effects*