Abstract
In an attempt to treat a patient with Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) an immediate urticarial type reaction occurred after the injection with Photofrin. We report the first occurrence of such reaction.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Aged
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Dihematoporphyrin Ether / administration & dosage
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Dihematoporphyrin Ether / adverse effects*
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Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
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Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Hypersensitivity, Immediate / etiology*
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Injections, Intravenous
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Photochemotherapy
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Urticaria / chemically induced*