[Subcutaneous nodules and sensitivity to aluminum in patients undergoing hyposensitivity immunotherapy]

Med Cutan Ibero Lat Am. 1990;18(2):83-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Hypersensitivity reactions to aluminium are very rate. Sensitization has been reported to occur during continuous application of aluminium-containing antiperspirants or by aluminium adjuvants in vaccines and hyposensitization immunotherapy. We report 5 patients who developed persistent and itching subcutaneous nodules following immunotherapy. Histologically, the nodules showed a granulomatous reaction consistent with delayed hypersensitivity to aluminium. Patch tests with 2% aluminium chloride in water were positive in three patients, and positive results of patch test with other metals (nickel, cobalt) were frequently associated.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aluminum Hydroxide / adverse effects*
  • Biopsy
  • Desensitization, Immunologic*
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Drug Eruptions / pathology
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / pathology
  • Female
  • Granuloma / chemically induced*
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Tests

Substances

  • Aluminum Hydroxide