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A case of hypersensitivity developing against trace element solution in total parenteral nutrition, proved by skin prick test

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition volume 75, pages 1829–1831 (2021)Cite this article

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Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a commonly used treatment method for patients whose oral intake is insufficient or who cannot use the gastrointestinal system. In the literature hypersensitivity reactions to contents of PN and fats are very rare. But these reactions can be seen in a wide spectrum from minor reactions such as pruritus to life-threating reactions such as anaphylaxis. In this case, a hypersensitivity reaction case will be presented against the trace element product in PN. As far as we know, there are no other cases in the literature that are definitely associated with trace element solution

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Fig. 1: Prick to prick test results of different components.

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  1. Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Chest Diseases, Erciyes University School of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey

    Gülden Paçacı Çetin & İnsu Yılmaz

  2. Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey

    Murat Türk

  3. Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Atatürk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

    Sakine Nazik Bahçecioğlu

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Çetin, G.P., Türk, M., Bahçecioğlu, S.N. et al. A case of hypersensitivity developing against trace element solution in total parenteral nutrition, proved by skin prick test. Eur J Clin Nutr 75, 1829–1831 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-021-00892-8

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