Lemon seed allergy: a case presentation

O Stephanie Kayode; Nuevalynne Prado; David J Thursfield; Stephen J Till; Leonard Q C Siew

doi:10.1186/s13223-020-00429-x

Lemon seed allergy: a case presentation

O Stephanie Kayode, Nuevalynne Prado, David J Thursfield, Stephen J Till, Leonard Q C Siew

1Department of Adult Allergy, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, SE1 9RT UK.
2Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology, School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.

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Abstract

Background: We report a case of IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to lemon seed. We demonstrate for the first time a pattern of cross-sensitisation between seeds of citrus hybrid species from similar ancestral species origins.

Case report: Described is a case of a 26-year-old female with recurrent anaphylaxis on exposure to lemon seed with sensitisation shown on prick to prick testing. Prick to prick testing was also performed to a variety of citrus fruit seeds and edible foods from additional notable families of the Sapindale order.

Conclusion: In cases of unexplained or recurrent anaphylaxis in adult patients, citrus seed allergy should be considered.

Original language	English
Article number	32
Pages (from-to)	32
Journal	ALLERGY ASTHMA AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
Volume	16
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-020-00429-x
Publication status	Published - 29 Apr 2020

Keywords

Adult
Anaphylaxis
Case report
Citrus
Food hypersensitivity
Hybridisation
Immunoglobulin E
Seed
Tree Nut

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