Publications by authors named "Nektaria Spanoudaki"
Background: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare and severe cutaneous reaction usually triggered by drugs. Other causative factors such as viral infections are rarely involved. In this study, we report a case of AGEP caused by a spider bite.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSodium fluorescein (SF) is widely used to assess chorioretinal disorders. Adverse reactions are well documented but the underlying mechanism is still uncertain. The aim of this study was the evaluation of skin testing to predict SF reaction, the identification of possible predisposing factors, and the objective record of the reported reactions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnaphylaxis to gadobenate dimeglumine (Multihance): a case report.
Dimitrios C Kalogeromitros Michael P Makris Xenophon S Aggelides Nektaria Spanoudaki Stamatios G Gregoriou
Int Arch Allergy Immunol
November 2007
Article Synopsis
- Gadolinium chelates, like gadobenate dimeglumine, are generally safe for MRI contrasting, with severe allergic reactions being extremely rare.
- A 32-year-old woman experienced anaphylaxis during an MRI scan due to Gd-BOPTA, which included symptoms like bronchospasm and hives, prompting immediate treatment.
- Skin testing revealed a positive reaction to Gd-BOPTA but negative results for alternative agents, indicating a specific allergic response and suggesting a mast cell-mediated mechanism.