P Vedak1, J St John1, A Watson1,2, L Garibyan1,2, M C Mihm2,3, R M Nazarian2,3, P C Levins1,2, C L Cetrulo2,4, P Schalock1,2, D Kroshinsky5,6. 1. Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. 2. Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. 3. Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA. 4. Division of Plastic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA. 5. Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. dkroshinsky@partners.org. 6. Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. dkroshinsky@partners.org.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Delayed type IV hypersensitivity reactions are well established in the surgical setting with respect to external exposure via topical antibiotics and internal exposure via synthetic materials. In contrast, biologic matrix is derived from decellularized human or animal tissues and is consequently believed to elicit a minimal host inflammatory response. OBJECTIVE: We report a case of delayed type IV hypersensitivity reaction secondary to a biologic comprised of porcine-derived acellular dermal matrix, [Strattice™]. CONCLUSIONS: While biologic matrix is often preferred over synthetic mesh due to its decreased risk for infection, this case emphasizes that potential for hypersensitivity to the material persists. Type IV hypersensitivity reactions should be included in the differential diagnosis for suspected post-operative infections.
INTRODUCTION: Delayed type IV hypersensitivity reactions are well established in the surgical setting with respect to external exposure via topical antibiotics and internal exposure via synthetic materials. In contrast, biologic matrix is derived from decellularized human or animal tissues and is consequently believed to elicit a minimal host inflammatory response. OBJECTIVE: We report a case of delayed type IV hypersensitivity reaction secondary to a biologic comprised of porcine-derived acellular dermal matrix, [Strattice™]. CONCLUSIONS: While biologic matrix is often preferred over synthetic mesh due to its decreased risk for infection, this case emphasizes that potential for hypersensitivity to the material persists. Type IV hypersensitivity reactions should be included in the differential diagnosis for suspected post-operative infections.
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Keywords:
Allergic contact dermatitis; Complications; Mesh; Pseudocellulitis; Strattice; Type IV delayed type hypersensitivity reaction
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