PT Journal AU Ørbaek, P TI Allergy to the complex salts of platinum. A review of the literature and three case reports. SO Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health PD 6VL PY 1982 BP 141 EP 145 IS 2 DI 10.5271/sjweh.2488 WP https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=2488 DE allergy; asthma; case report; complex salt; E-mediated metal allergy; immunoglobulin; literature review; metal allergy; occupational asthma; platinosis; platinum; platinum antitumor compound; review of the literature SN 0355-3140 AB

The article presents three cases, two certain and one suspected, of allergy to the complex salts of platinum. A review of the literature, with special reference to the possible immunological mechanisms involved, and the possible diagnostic tests are given. The use of platinum antitumor compounds and their allergenic potency are briefly described. Finally, proposals for preemployment examinations and for regular medical checkups of exposed workers are given.

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