Silicone allergy in patients with ventricular shunts is uncommon hence easily missed. However, there are clinical features that could assist in identifying and diagnosing this condition. We discuss a case where a patient with a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt presented to us with features suggestive of silicone allergy.
Keywords: Hypersensitivity; Shunt allergy; Silicone allergy; Ventriculoperitoneal shunt.