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World J Orthop. Feb 18, 2019; 10(2): 63-70
Published online Feb 18, 2019. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v10.i2.63
Published online Feb 18, 2019. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v10.i2.63
Table 1 Diagnostic criteria for post-implantation metal hypersensitivity[25]
| Major criteria |
| Eruption overlying the metal implant |
| Positive patch test reaction to a metal used in the implant |
| Complete recovery after removal of the offending implant |
| Chronic dermatitis beginning weeks to months after metallic implantation |
| Minor criteria |
| Unexplained pain and/or failure of the offending implant |
| Dermatitis reaction is resistant to therapy |
| Morphology consistent with dermatitis (erythema, induration, papules, vesicles) |
| Systemic allergic dermatitis reaction |
| Histology consistent with allergic contact dermatitis |
| Positive in vitro test to metals (e.g., lymphocytes transformation test) |
- Citation: Saccomanno MF, Sircana G, Masci G, Cazzato G, Florio M, Capasso L, Passiatore M, Autore G, Maccauro G, Pola E. Allergy in total knee replacement surgery: Is it a real problem? World J Orthop 2019; 10(2): 63-70
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v10/i2/63.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v10.i2.63