Two episodes of anaphylaxis following exposure to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose during cataract surgery

Sofie J Munk; Steffen Heegaard; Holger Mosbech; Lene H Garvey

doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.02.034

Two episodes of anaphylaxis following exposure to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose during cataract surgery

Sofie J Munk, Steffen Heegaard, Holger Mosbech, Lene H Garvey

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Abstract

We report a case of immediate severe anaphylaxis to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) on 2 separate occasions during cataract surgery in a 71-year-old patient. Skin prick tests were positive for HPMC, a constituent of Ocucoat and Xylocaine gel, which were administered intraocularly during surgery. Skin prick tests were also positive for methylcellulose. Based on symptoms and clinical signs of anaphylaxis following 2 separate cataract operations together with positive prick tests to HPMC, HPMC is the most plausible cause of the reactions. The patient has since had uneventful surgery for a detached retina avoiding HPMC. This case stresses the importance of considering all medication given to patients as possible causes of an anaphylactic reaction. Financial Disclosure: No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume	39
Issue number	6
Pages (from-to)	948-951
Number of pages	4
ISSN	0886-3350
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.02.034
Publication status	Published - Jun 2013

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Two episodes of anaphylaxis following exposure to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose during cataract surgery

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