1979 年 28 巻 1 号 p. 116-119
Recently we experienced a case of nickel allergy.
Case:
A man of 38 years of age sustained open fracture of the right tibia and fibula on December 31, 1977.
Osteomuscular decortication of the tibia, bone grafting and osteosynthesis with a metal plate were performed on March 15, 1978 for treatment of pseudoarthrosis.
Four monthes later, redness, swelling and local fever were found on the lower leg.
In patch tests and intradermal skin tests of the nickel were positive. After removal of metals, complete recovery was obtained.