Un cas de syndrome de Hoigné lors d’une injection intraveineuse de ceftriaxone

Introduction

Hoigne's syndrome is characterized by the development of acute clinical manifestations which are mainly psycho-sensorial. Classically, these features immediately follow the injection of procaine penicillin G.

Case report

We report a 59-year-old man who presented with psycho-organic manifestations that occurred just after the intravenous injection of ceftriaxone; to our knowledge, this is the first case of Hoigne's syndrome reported after an injection of this antibiotic.

Conclusion

The pathophysiologic basis of this syndrome is still unknown. It is important to keep in mind its clinical characteristics, which may mimic immuno-allergic symptoms. It should be differentiated from anaphylactic manifestations because Hoigne's syndrome allows the continuation of the treatment.