A case of mannitol hypersensitivity.
Mannitol is used for increased intracranial pressure and prevention of nephrotoxicity. We present a case report of a patient who experienced an anaphylactic response to mannitol and review the literature.
Departments of *Pediatrics, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology ‡Pharmacy, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center †Department of Pediatrics, Weill-Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY.
Donita D
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Lightner
Kevin
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De Braganca
Stephen W
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Gilheeney
Yasmin
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Khakoo
Kim
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Kramer
Morad
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Balas
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008353:Mannitol / Q000009:adverse effects*
D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D008353:Mannitol; D004155:Diphenhydramine