Skin testing in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated contrast media – a European multicenter study

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Authors

Knut Brockow · Helmholtz Zentrum München

Antonino Romano · Oasi Maria SS

Werner Aberer · Medical University of Graz

A. J. Bircher · University Hospital of Basel

A. Barbaud · Institut Alfred Fournier

Patrizia Bonadonna · University of Verona

E Faria ·

Abstract

These data suggest that at least 50% of hypersensitivity reactions to contrast media are caused by an immunological mechanism. Skin testing appears to be a useful tool for diagnosis of contrast medium allergy and may play an important role in selection of a safe product in previous reactors.

Topics & Keywords

Contact Dermatitis and Allergies Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Allergy

Volume 64, Issue 2, pp. 234-241

DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2008.01832.x

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