title: Delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction against Nexplanon®.
abstract: Nexplanon® is an etonogestrel implant with a long-acting contraceptive effect. Although several studies underlined its safety profile, its implant can rarely lead to moderate or severe adverse event. Here, we presented a case of delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction against Nexplanon® that resolved after its removal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
authors.forename: Maurizio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Serati
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy. Electronic address: giorgiobogani@yahoo.it.
authors.forename: Giorgio
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bogani
authors.affiliation: Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Sanjeev
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
authors.forename: Antonella
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cromi
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ghezzi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017135:Desogestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020878:Device Removal; D018450:Disease Progression; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004343:Drug Implants; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006968:Hypersensitivity, Delayed / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D004343:Drug Implants; C044815:etonogestrel; D017135:Desogestrel
keywords: Adverse event; Allergy; Contraceptive; Delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction; Nexplanon®