Case Report

A Rare Presentation of Anaphylactic Reaction After a Skin Prick Test with Egg Allergen: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

10.4274/haseki.2104

  • Feride Akaçin
  • Ramazan Ersoy
  • Mustafa Demirtürk
  • Sacide Rana Işık

Received Date: 22.09.2014 Accepted Date: 16.10.2014 Med Bull Haseki 2015;53(2):162-164

Skin prick testing is one of the most commonly used methods in the diagnosis of allergic diseases. Although rare, development of systemic reactions following a skin prick testing may be life-threatening. Medications and equipment needed for the treatment of allergic reactions should always be kept available. The presence of professionals with adequate knowledge of identifying, and preventing systemic reactions is of great important. In this case report, we present a patient who developed anaphylaxis following a skin prick testing with egg allergen.

Keywords: Allergy, egg, skin prik test, anaphylaxis

Full Text (Turkish)