Chronic Urticaria After Implantation of a Mitral Annuloplasty Ring in a Nickel-Allergic Patient

J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2017;27(1):74-75. doi: 10.18176/jiaci.0125.
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Keywords: Annuloplasty ring; Chronic urticaria; Nickel allergy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / immunology
  • Device Removal
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve / surgery*
  • Mitral Valve Annuloplasty / adverse effects*
  • Mitral Valve Annuloplasty / instrumentation*
  • Nickel / adverse effects*
  • Nickel / immunology
  • Patch Tests
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Reoperation
  • Urticaria / chemically induced*
  • Urticaria / diagnosis
  • Urticaria / immunology

Substances

  • Nickel