Severe generalised hypersensitivity reaction to topical neomycin after cataract surgery: a case report

INTRODUCTION: Systemic hypersensitivity reactions to topical ophthalmic treatment occur rarely, but when they do they can be severe as highlighted by this case. CASE PRESENTATION: A post-operative cataract surgery patient developed a severe and generalised hypersensitivity reaction following topical...

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Autores principales: Ansari, Imran A, Onyema, Ernest
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2008
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2267473/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18294388
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-57
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION: Systemic hypersensitivity reactions to topical ophthalmic treatment occur rarely, but when they do they can be severe as highlighted by this case. CASE PRESENTATION: A post-operative cataract surgery patient developed a severe and generalised hypersensitivity reaction following topical treatment with Maxitrol (Dexamethasone and Neomycin) eye drops. The patient reported a previous allergic reaction to Neomycin. CONCLUSION: This case report emphasises the importance of a thorough drug and allergy history when patients are seen at pre-assessment or clerked in for surgery.

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