TY - JOUR T1 - Allergy to the complex salts of platinum. A review of the literature and three case reports. JO - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health PY - 1982/6VL - 8 IS - 2 SP - 141 EP - 145 AU - Ørbaek, Palle M3 - doi: 10.5271/sjweh.2488 UR - https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=2488 KW - allergy KW - asthma KW - case report KW - complex salt KW - E-mediated metal allergy KW - immunoglobulin KW - literature review KW - metal allergy KW - occupational asthma KW - platinosis KW - platinum KW - platinum antitumor compound KW - review of the literature N2 -

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.

SN - 0355-3140 ER -