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25 / 06 / 2022

 


An unusual complication after subarachnoid block in a cesarean section patient: Lidocaine allergic contact dermatitis

Sargam Goel, Mamta Agarwal, Arijit Sarkar, Madhu Chhanda Pakrashi.


Abstract
Type I hypersensitivity reactions to lidocaine are infrequent, whilst type IV- delayed hypersensitivity reactions are even rarer, with only a few reported cases in the literature. A proper diagnosis is essential to differentiate between the two for appropriate management. As local anaesthetic agents are routinely used for various invasive procedures, it is imperative to be familiar with the presentation and management of such allergic reactions.
We present a case of a morbidly obese obstetric patient who developed allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) after receiving subcutaneous lidocaine before subarachnoid block. The patch test was positive for lidocaine, and a positive intradermal challenge test confirmed the diagnosis.

Key words: lidocaine, allergic contact dermatitis, case report, lidocaine hypersensitivity, patch test


 
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Goel S, Agarwal M, Sarkar A, Pakrashi MC. An unusual complication after subarachnoid block in a cesarean section patient: Lidocaine allergic contact dermatitis. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. 2022; 6(10): 10-12. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1649993836


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Goel S, Agarwal M, Sarkar A, Pakrashi MC. An unusual complication after subarachnoid block in a cesarean section patient: Lidocaine allergic contact dermatitis. https://www.mdpub.net/?mno=16635 [Access: April 05, 2024]. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1649993836


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Goel S, Agarwal M, Sarkar A, Pakrashi MC. An unusual complication after subarachnoid block in a cesarean section patient: Lidocaine allergic contact dermatitis. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. 2022; 6(10): 10-12. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1649993836



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Goel S, Agarwal M, Sarkar A, Pakrashi MC. An unusual complication after subarachnoid block in a cesarean section patient: Lidocaine allergic contact dermatitis. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. (2022), [cited April 05, 2024]; 6(10): 10-12. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1649993836



Harvard Style

Goel, S., Agarwal, . M., Sarkar, . A. & Pakrashi, . M. C. (2022) An unusual complication after subarachnoid block in a cesarean section patient: Lidocaine allergic contact dermatitis. Int J Med Rev Case Rep, 6 (10), 10-12. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1649993836



Turabian Style

Goel, Sargam, Mamta Agarwal, Arijit Sarkar, and Madhu Chhanda Pakrashi. 2022. An unusual complication after subarachnoid block in a cesarean section patient: Lidocaine allergic contact dermatitis. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 6 (10), 10-12. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1649993836



Chicago Style

Goel, Sargam, Mamta Agarwal, Arijit Sarkar, and Madhu Chhanda Pakrashi. "An unusual complication after subarachnoid block in a cesarean section patient: Lidocaine allergic contact dermatitis." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports 6 (2022), 10-12. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1649993836



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Goel, Sargam, Mamta Agarwal, Arijit Sarkar, and Madhu Chhanda Pakrashi. "An unusual complication after subarachnoid block in a cesarean section patient: Lidocaine allergic contact dermatitis." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports 6.10 (2022), 10-12. Print. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1649993836



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Goel, S., Agarwal, . M., Sarkar, . A. & Pakrashi, . M. C. (2022) An unusual complication after subarachnoid block in a cesarean section patient: Lidocaine allergic contact dermatitis. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 6 (10), 10-12. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1649993836