Korean J Dermatol.
2006 Dec;44(12):1423-1425.
A Case of Oral Allergy Syndrome to Perilla Seeds
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. dermap@paran.com
Abstract
- Oral allergy syndrome (OAS), an immediate swelling and itching sensation of the mouth and throat after ingestion of a food allergen, is the most common food allergy-related manifestation. It can be present either in isolation or in association to systemic symptoms, and may even result in anaphylaxis. We report a case of a 5-year-old child who suffered from an oral allergy syndrome after eating perilla seeds. We obtained a positive open oral challenge with crude perilla seeds.
