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Long-lasting contact urticaria from castor bean.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2144303     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Type I (immediate) and type IV (delayed) allergic reactions to castor bean developed in a stockroom worker in a coffee roasting plant. The exceptionally strong contact urticarial patch rest reaction persisted for more than 48 hours and was therefore called "long-lasting contact urticaria." Light and electron microscopic observations indicated that eosinophils and mast cells were activated and participated in patch test reactions, which include both type I and type IV allergic reactions. Although patch testing is an absolute prerequisite for an accurate diagnosis of delayed allergy, it should be stressed that skin tests should not be performed with castor bean because of its toxicity and potential danger.
Authors:
L Kanerva; T Estlander; R Jolanki
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology     Volume:  23     ISSN:  0190-9622     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Am. Acad. Dermatol.     Publication Date:  1990 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-10-10     Completed Date:  1990-10-10     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7907132     Medline TA:  J Am Acad Dermatol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  351-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Occupational Dermatology, National Institute of Occupational Health, Solna, Sweden.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Castor Bean* / immunology
Dermatitis, Contact / etiology*,  immunology
Dermatitis, Occupational / etiology*,  immunology
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Male
Middle Aged
Nasal Provocation Tests
Plants, Toxic*
Ricinus* / immunology
T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer / analysis
Urticaria / etiology*,  immunology

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