Radiocontrast Media Hypersensitivity Reactions in Children

Radiocontrast Media Hypersensitivity Reactions in Children

Hypersensitivity reactions to radiocontrast media seem to be rare in children. Furthermore, the use of radiocontrast media in children remains quite safe in terms of the severity of reactions. Since pediatric guidelines are lacking, the diagnostic workup employed in adults could be adapted to childr...

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Main Authors: Francesca Saretta, Silvia Caimmi, Francesca Mori, Annamaria Bianchi, Paolo Bottau, Giuseppe Crisafulli, Fabrizio Franceschini, Lucia Liotti, Claudia Paglialunga, Giampaolo Ricci, Carlo Caffarelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
radiocontrast media
hypersensitivity reaction
children
IgE
skin prick test
intradermal test
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/4/517
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Summary:Hypersensitivity reactions to radiocontrast media seem to be rare in children. Furthermore, the use of radiocontrast media in children remains quite safe in terms of the severity of reactions. Since pediatric guidelines are lacking, the diagnostic workup employed in adults could be adapted to children, taking into account that results have not yet been validated in this age group. Specific protocols for risk stratification and management of severe reactions have been proposed so far.
ISSN:1010-660X
1648-9144

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