title: Anaphylaxis with convulsions following intravenous fluorescein angiography at an outpatient clinic.
abstract: Fluorescein is associated with minor adverse effects during retinal angiography, and most of these effects are not severe and not related to immunological mechanism. However, on rare occasions, anaphylatoid reaction can occur, and fatalities involving fluorescein have been described. Life threatening complications after intravenous injection of sodium fluorescein require immediate intervention. Trainings for professionals are needed to standardize treatment for this event.
authors: Hospital Medicina dos Olhos, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
authors: Marcos
authors: M
authors: Balbino
authors: Gisele
authors: G
authors: Silva
authors: Gabriela Cardoso Tostes Pimentel
authors: GC
authors: Correia
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D019793:Fluorescein / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D019793:Fluorescein