Tragic Turn: 22-Year-Old Lawyer Dies After Allergic Reaction During Routine CT Scan

Rio do Sul, Brazil — A medical examination turned tragic for a young lawyer who died after suffering an anaphylactic reaction during a routine CT scan at Alto Vale Regional Hospital on August 20. Leticia Paul, 22, experienced a severe allergic response to a contrast agent administered during the procedure, leading to her demise less than a day later. Paul was undergoing the scan as part of a checkup related to her history of kidney stones when she suddenly went into anaphylactic shock. According to family members, medical staff promptly intubated her and attempted various … Read more