Hypersensitivity to laminaria: A case report and review of literature

Tania Sierra; Melissa M. Figueroa; Katherine T. Chen; Britt Lunde; Adam Jacobs

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2015.01.001

Hypersensitivity to laminaria: A case report and review of literature

Tania Sierra
, Melissa M. Figueroa
, Katherine T. Chen
, Britt Lunde
, Adam Jacobs

School of Medicine

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Abstract

We report a case of laminaria hypersensitivity treated with diphenhydramine and corticosteroids. A literature review identified 10 previously reported cases, with 8 recognized as anaphylaxis, and good outcomes with corticosteroids and antihistamines despite limited epinephrine utilization. Laminaria hypersensitivity is likely IgE mediated with an increased anaphylaxis risk with prior exposure.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	353-355
Number of pages	3
Journal	Contraception
Volume	91
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2015.01.001
State	Published - 1 Apr 2015

Keywords

Abortion
Allergy
Anaphylactoid
Anaphylaxis
Evacuation

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