Allergy to local anaesthetic: the importance of thorough investigation

Br Dent J. 2000 Feb 12;188(3):120-2. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4800408.

Abstract

A case report is presented which highlights the importance of a good history in arriving at the correct diagnosis in cases where allergy to local anaesthetic is suspected. Management of the patient is discussed and the topic of 'adverse reaction' briefly reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anesthesia, Dental / adverse effects
  • Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Latex Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
  • Root Canal Irrigants / adverse effects
  • Skin Tests

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Root Canal Irrigants