A case of mannitol hypersensitivity

Mannitol is used for increased intracranial pressure and prevention of nephrotoxicity. We present a case report of a patient who experienced an anaphylactic response to mannitol and review the literature.

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Published inJournal of pediatric hematology/oncology Vol. 35; no. 7; p. e274
Main Authors Lightner, Donita D, De Braganca, Kevin, Gilheeney, Stephen W, Khakoo, Yasmin, Kramer, Kim, Balas, Morad
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2013
Subjects
Anaphylaxis - chemically induced
Anaphylaxis - drug therapy
Diphenhydramine - adverse effects
Diphenhydramine - therapeutic use
Drug Hypersensitivity - diagnosis
Fatal Outcome
Histamine H1 Antagonists - adverse effects
Histamine H1 Antagonists - therapeutic use
Humans
Infant
Male
Mannitol - adverse effects
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Summary:Mannitol is used for increased intracranial pressure and prevention of nephrotoxicity. We present a case report of a patient who experienced an anaphylactic response to mannitol and review the literature.
ISSN:1536-3678
DOI:10.1097/MPH.0b013e31828d5b3e