Anaphylaxis Associated with Release of Fluid from an Echinococcus Cyst

 

Triggers for cyst leakage:

(1) trauma

(2) iatrogenic (surgery, needle stick)

(3) spontaneously

 

Patients at risk for anaphylaxis:

(1) presence of IgE-specific antibodies

(2) younger age (<= 40 years of age)

(3) pulmonary cyst(s)

 

Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis:

(1) urticaria and/or flushing

(2) edema of lips or tongue and/or angioedema

(3) rhinorrhea and/or excessive tear formation

(4) conjunctival erythema

(5) bronchospasm, cough and/or stridor

(6) dysrhythmias

(7) seizures

(8) hypotension and shock