P255 Kounis syndrome presenting in a pediatric patient in the setting of mast cell activation disorder
Kounis syndrome is a rare condition that is classically associated with vasospastic angina or acute myocardial infarction in the setting of mast cell activation and the release of inflammatory mediators. Mast cell activation disorder is characterized by an excessive inflammatory reaction of mast cell mediator release resulting in chronic symptoms and anaphylaxis. To our knowledge, this is the first documented case of Kounis syndrome in a pediatric patient with mast cell activation disorder.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: E. Feldman, P. Parikh Source Type: research
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