A case of severe allergic reaction to cooked potato.
Acta Paediatr
; 100(11): e236-8, 2011 Nov.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21561467
ABSTRACT
UNLABELLED White potato is a very common ingredient in the diet of infants in Mediterranean countries, and in its cooked form, it is one of the first solid foods introduced, usually around the age of 4-6 months. Allergy to potato is uncommon, and allergic reactions to cooked potato have been reported only in children. We report a case of severe potato-induced allergic reaction in an 8-month-old infant with atopic dermatitis and multiple food allergies that raises questions about differential diagnosis between anaphylaxis and food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES). CONCLUSION:
Allergy to cooked potatoes could be a cause of severe although rare allergic reactions; it could be very difficult, in some cases, to make a differential diagnosis between anaphylaxis and FPIES. Moreover, the diagnosis appears to be very important for the choice of therapy and long-term allergologic management.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Solanum tuberosum
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Dermatite Atópica
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Enterocolite
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Hipersensibilidade Alimentar
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Anafilaxia
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Acta Paediatr
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália