Catamenial anaphylaxis: a woman under monthly progesterone curse. (4th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Kyawzaw; Rasheed, Ameer; Lin, Sithu; Gerolemou, Louis
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-01-04
• Subjects: endocrine system -- respiratory system -- emergency medicine -- resuscitation; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-222047
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Catamenial or cyclical anaphylaxis is a complex clinical syndrome with poorly reported incidence and prevalence in the literature review. The underlying mechanism is still a myth although a few proposed hypotheses are stated. Early recognition of these symptoms will bring optimal treatment and prevent unnecessary intubation and complications. Here, we present a 48-year-old woman without significant medical and family history with recurrent angioedema in the setting of catamenial anaphylaxis or cyclical anaphylaxis in the setting of progesterone hypersensitivity.