Anaphylaxis with convulsions following intravenous fluorescein angiography at an outpatient clinic

Abstract

Fluorescein is associated with minor adverse effects during retinalangiography, and most of these effects are not severe and notrelated to immunological mechanism. However, on rare occasions,anaphylatoid reaction can occur, and fatalities involving fluoresceinhave been described. Life threatening complications after intravenousinjection of sodium fluorescein require immediate intervention.Trainings for professionals are needed to standardize treatment forthis event.

Keywords

• Anaphylaxis
• Seizures/chemically induced
• Fluorescein angiography/adverse effects
• Fluoresceins/administration & dosage
• Retinal diseases
• Injections
• intravenous
• Case reports