Hypersensitivity to nickel in a patient treated with coil embolization for pelvic congestion syndrome

A 34-year-old woman had persistent symptoms of pelvic venous congestion syndrome and developed new symptoms of a systemic allergic reaction after coil embolization of both ovarian and internal iliac veins. Patch testing revealed hypersensitivity to nickel and palladium, both components of the coils...

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Published in:Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders (New York, NY) NY), 2015-07, Vol.3 (3), p.319-321
Main Authors: Fahrni, Jennifer, MD, Gloviczki, Peter, MD, Friese, Jeremy L., MD, Bakkum-Gamez, Jamie N., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Embolization, Therapeutic - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Hypersensitivity
Hysterectomy
Iliac Vein
Nickel - adverse effects
Ovary
Pelvic Pain - therapy
Pelvis
Surgery
Syndrome
Treatment Outcome
Varicose Veins - therapy
Venous Insufficiency - therapy
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Summary:A 34-year-old woman had persistent symptoms of pelvic venous congestion syndrome and developed new symptoms of a systemic allergic reaction after coil embolization of both ovarian and internal iliac veins. Patch testing revealed hypersensitivity to nickel and palladium, both components of the coils used. After surgical removal of the coils and hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy, all her symptoms resolved.
ISSN:2213-333X
2213-3348
DOI:10.1016/j.jvsv.2014.04.011