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[Contact Allergic Gastritis : Rare Manifestation of a Metal Allergy]

[Contact Allergic Gastritis : Rare Manifestation of a Metal Allergy]

C Pföhler, T Vogt, C S L Müller

Hautarzt. 2016 May;67(5):359-64.

PMID: 26909810

Abstract:

Only a few cases of contact allergic gastritis in patients with nickel allergy have been reported in the literature. We report a case of probable contact-allergic gastritis in a 46-year-old woman. Clinical examination revealed lichenoid mucosal lesions of the gums adjacent to a bridge and crowns that had been implanted several weeks previously. Since implantation, the patient suffered from gastrointestinal complaints including stomach pain. Gastroscopy and histological investigation of stomach biopsies showed eosinophilic gastritis. Patch testing done under the diagnosis of contact allergic stomatitis showed positive reactions to gold sodium thiosulphate, manganese (II) chloride, nickel (II) sulphate, palladium chloride, vanadium (III) chloride, zirconium (IV) chloride, and fragrances. The crowns and the bridge contained gold, palladium, and zirconium, hence they were replaced by titan-based dentition. Shortly after replacing the artificial dentition, all gastrointestinal symptoms resolved spontaneously without further treatment. Delayed-type allergy to components in the artificial dentition seem to have caused the gastritis.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP10580526	Vanadium(II) chloride		10580-52-6	Price

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