Abstract
This paper addresses the signs and symptoms of local anaesthetic hypersensitivity, differential diagnoses and the management of a patient with suspected allergy to local anaesthetics.
Clinical relevance:
While allergy to anaesthetic is rare, knowledge of other causes of similar symptoms is important.
MeSH terms
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Anesthesia, Dental / adverse effects*
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Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects*
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Anesthetics, Local / toxicity
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Dermatitis, Contact / etiology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*
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Drug Hypersensitivity / therapy
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Humans
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Hypersensitivity, Immediate / diagnosis
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Psychophysiologic Disorders / diagnosis