[Hypersenitivity reaction in connection with radiographic examination using barium sulfate]

Ugeskr Laeger. 1996 Mar 11;158(11):1530-1.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

A case is reported where a 25-year-old man had a hypersensitivity reaction on two separate occasions 1 1/2 months apart following radiographic examination using a barium sulphate suspension as gastro-intestinal contrast medium. Possible factors contributing to the reaction are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Barium Sulfate / adverse effects*
  • Contrast Media / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Urticaria / chemically induced

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Barium Sulfate