Allergic reaction to hypoglossal nerve stimulator: a case report.
allergy
hypoglossal nerve stimulation
obstructive sleep apnea
upper airway stimulation
Journal
Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
ISSN: 1550-9397
Titre abrégé: J Clin Sleep Med
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101231977
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
13 Sep 2024
13 Sep 2024
Historique:
medline:
15
9
2024
pubmed:
15
9
2024
entrez:
13
9
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Little is documented about the frequency and management of allergic reactions to hypoglossal nerve stimulator implants. This case describes a 69-year-old female with obstructive sleep apnea who received the hypoglossal nerve stimulator device and had an adverse reaction concerning for an allergic reaction to the medical device. The complication was managed via topical steroids, and while the patient's symptoms initially resolved, she experiences continued intermittent maculopapular pruritic rashes approximately once per week. This case details the patient's presentation, including progression and management, while also highlighting the diagnostic challenges in identifying allergic reactions to medical implants and offering considerations for future management.
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
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