| Journal: | Revista médica del Hospital General de México |
| Database: | PERIÓDICA |
| System number: | 000439487 |
| ISSN: | 0185-1063 |
| Authors: | León Gómez, Pablo1 Cid Juárez, Silvia2 |
| Institutions: | 1Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado, Centro Médico Nacional 20 de Noviembre, Ciudad de México. México 2Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas, Departamento de Fisiología Respiratoria, Ciudad de México. México |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Season: | Ene-Mar |
| Volumen: | 82 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Pages: | 39-43 |
| Country: | México |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Document type: | Artículo |
| Approach: | Analítico, descriptivo |
| English abstract | Arnold-Chiari malformation is characterized by a downward displacement of both the vermis and cerebellar tonsils, associated with brain stem malformation and myelomeningocele. Latex allergy is a public health problem in this group of patients which is caused by immunological mechanisms Type I and IV. The clinical manifestations are diverse, consisting of any combination of: angioedema, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma and anaphylaxis. Joint allergy to latex may present cross-reactions with other allergens contained in some fruits called latex-fruit syndrome, and the fruits most commonly involved are banana, avocado, kiwi, papaya, passion fruit, melon, pineapple, peach, chestnut, and others. The timely diagnosis of latex allergy allows preventive measures to be performed, thus reducing the risk of severe reactions such as anaphylactic shock. We report a case of latex-fruit syndrome in a patient with Arnold-Chiari malformation |
| Disciplines: | Medicina |
| Keyword: | Neurología, Inmunología, Malformación de Arnold-Chiari, Alergia al látex |
| Keyword: | Neurology, Immunology, Arnold-Chiari malformation, Latex allergy |
| Full text: | https://www.hospitalgeneral.mx/frame_esp.php?id=19 |
