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A case of severe allergic reaction to cooked potato
Author(s) -
Monti G,
Viola S,
Tarasco V,
Lupica MM,
Cosentino V,
Castagno E
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
acta paediatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2011.02325.x
Subject(s) - medicine , anaphylaxis , allergy , dermatology , food allergy , differential diagnosis , atopic dermatitis , allergic reaction , enterocolitis , pediatrics , immunology , pathology
White potato is a very common ingredient in the diet of infants in Mediterranean countries, and in its cooked form, it is one of the first solid foods introduced, usually around the age of 4–6 months. Allergy to potato is uncommon, and allergic reactions to cooked potato have been reported only in children. We report a case of severe potato‐induced allergic reaction in an 8‐month‐old infant with atopic dermatitis and multiple food allergies that raises questions about differential diagnosis between anaphylaxis and food protein‐induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES). Conclusion: Allergy to cooked potatoes could be a cause of severe although rare allergic reactions; it could be very difficult, in some cases, to make a differential diagnosis between anaphylaxis and FPIES. Moreover, the diagnosis appears to be very important for the choice of therapy and long‐term allergologic management.