Fatal Anaphylactic Shock Developed with Walnut and Rosehip

Abstract

Anaphylaxis term which has been previously defined as severe life threatening systemic reactions that are revealed with the mediators released by mast cells and basophils, is now defined as a serious systemic hypersensitivity reaction with sudden onset which may lead to death. Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction which requires rapid diagnosis and treatment, progresses rapidly and threatens the life. The most common triggers of anaphylaxis are food allergens, insect stings and drugs. It is one of the vital emeergencies which can be resolved with correct diagnosis and differential diagnosis carried out by physicians and a rapid and effective treatment. Herein, we aimed to underline that anaphylaxis cases that are commonly encountered in emergency departments are so important to cause death.

Keywords

• Food Allergy
• Anaphylaxis
• Emergency Department

Abstract

Önceleri mast hücre ve bazofillerden salınan mediatörler ile ortaya çıkan, hayatı tehdit edecek kadar şiddetli sistemik reaksiyonlar olarak tanımlanan anafilaksi terimi, günümüzde ani başlayan ve ölüme yol açabilen ciddi sistemik bir hipersensitivite reaksiyonu olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Anafilaksi, hızlı tanı ve tedaviye ihtiyaç duyan, hızla ilerleyen ve hayatı tehdit eden alerjik bir reaksiyondur. Anafilaksinin en yaygın tetikleyicileri gıda alerjenleri, böcek sokmaları ve ilaçlardır. Hekimlerin doğru tanı ve ayırıcı tanısını yaparak, hızlı ve etkili tedavi uygulaması ile düzelebilen, yaşamsal olan acillerden biridir. Amacımız acil servislerde çok sık karşılaşılan anaflaksi vakalarının ölüme neden olabilecek kadar önemli olduğunu vurgulamaktır.

Keywords

• Besin Allerjisi
• Anaflaksi
• Acil Servis

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