Table 1 Demographics of patients with FPIES-like symptoms after ingestion of crustaceans (n = 19)
From: Adults with possible food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome with crustacean ingestion
Characteristic | n | % or IQR |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Female | 13 | 68.4 |
Male | 6 | 31.6 |
Age at onset of symptoms | 34.3 | 20.5–52.5 |
Delay to presentation (years) | 13.4 | 4.0–13.5 |
Type of crustacean reacted to* | ||
Shrimp | 18 | 94.7 |
Lobster | 6 | 31.6 |
Crab | 5 | 26.3 |
Symptoms | ||
Emesis | 19 | 100 |
Abdominal pain | 7 | 36.8 |
Diarrhea | 8 | 42.1 |
Length of reaction (hours) | 9.4 | 2.0–9.75 |
Time after ingestion (hours) | 2.9 | 1.5–4.75 |
Number of reactions | 4.8 | 3–6 |
Positive skin test | ||
Dust mite | 6 | 31.6 |
Aeroallergen (other) | 5 | 26.3 |
Atopy | 3 | 15.8 |
Emergency Department | ||
Yes | 3 | 15.8 |
No | 16 | 84.2 |