RESUMO
Anisakidae larvae can cause anisakiasis when ingested by humans. Although several groups have reported a gastrointestinal Anisakis allergy among people in Spain and Japan, our report is the first to summarize the clinical features of 10 Anisakis allergy cases in Korea. We enrolled 10 Korean patients (6 men and 4 women) who complained of aggravated allergic symptoms after ingesting raw fish or seafood. Sensitization to Anisakis was confirmed by detecting serum specific IgE to Anisakis simplex. The most common manifestation of anisakiasis was urticaria (100%), followed by abdominal pain (30%) and anaphylaxis (30%). All patients presenting with these symptoms also exhibited high serum specific IgE (0.45 to 100 kU/L) to A. simplex. Nine patients (90%) exhibited atopy and increased total serum IgE levels. The fish species suspected of carrying the Anisakis parasite were flatfish (40%), congers (40%), squid (30%), whelk (10%), and tuna (10%). Anisakis simplex should be considered as a possible causative food allergen in adult patients presenting with urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylaxis following the consumption of raw fish or seafood.
Assuntos
Adulto , Idoso , Animais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto Jovem , Dor Abdominal/imunologia , Anafilaxia/imunologia , Angioedema/imunologia , Anisaquíase/complicações , Anisakis/imunologia , Anticorpos Anti-Helmínticos/sangue , Povo Asiático , Hipersensibilidade Alimentar/complicações , Imunoglobulina E/sangue , Coreia (Geográfico)/epidemiologia , Alimentos Marinhos/efeitos adversos , Urticária/imunologiaRESUMO
Introducción: La insuficiencia suprarrenal primaria (ISRP) es producida por diversas etiologías, congénitas o adquiridas. Su sintomatología es poco específica, exigiendo un alto índice de sospecha. Objetivo: Presentación de dos casos clínicos y revisión de ISRP. Casos Clínicos: Dos niños de 9 y 6 años, ambos con astenia y adinamia, dolor abdominal, baja de peso y vómitos, con avidez por la sal, con mal estado general, lipotimia, hiperpigmentación de piel y mucosas. Se confirmó el diagnóstico de ISRP con compromiso en la secreción de cortisol, y mineralocorticoides. Ambos tuvieron anticuerpos antiadrenales positivos. Conclusiones: La ISRP es poco frecuente en pediatría, sin embargo, es potencialmente de riesgo vital, de manera que reconocer precozmente sus síntomas permitirá realizar un diagnóstico y tratamiento oportuno.