Law Graduate, 22, Dies Less Than 24 Hours After Suffering Allergic Reaction During Routine CT Scan

Leticia Paul went into anaphylactic shock during the scan on Aug. 20

A 22-year-old woman died after she suffered a severe allergic reaction during a CT scan.

Leticia Paul went into anaphylactic shock during the scan, which used a special contrast agent, at the Alto Vale Regional Hospital in Rio do Sul, Brazil, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to local outlets G1, Agencia Globo and Oeste SC Notícias.

Anaphylactic shock is “a sudden, severe and life-threatening allergic reaction” that occurs in the body and has multiple symptoms, including “constriction of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing,” “swelling of the throat” and “drop in blood pressure,” among others, according to John Hopkins Medicine.

Paul was intubated at the hospital after the exam and subsequent allergic reaction, per G1.

The Lontras resident then died less than 24 hours after the procedure on Thursday, Aug. 21, her aunt Sandra Paul confirmed to G1.

The family member told the outlet that her niece had a history of kidney stones and had been undergoing a routine checkup when the tragedy occurred.

Paul was a graduate and had been pursuing postgraduate studies in both law and real estate, Oeste SC Notícias reported.

The 22-year-old has since been cremated at the Vatican Crematorium in the city of Balneário Camboriú, according to the outlet.

After Paul’s death, her former school, Colégio Sinodal Ruy Barbosa, shared a statement.

“We express our solidarity with her family and friends, wishing them comfort and strength in this time of grief,” the educational institution said, per Oeste SC Notícias.

In a translated statement to the local outlets, the Alto Vale Regional Hospital said, “We take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to ethics, transparency and healthcare safety, highlighting that all procedures are conducted in accordance with recommended clinical protocols.”

The Alto Vale Regional Hospital did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Leticia Paul went into anaphylactic shock during the scan on Aug. 20

A 22-year-old woman died after she suffered a severe allergic reaction during a CT scan.

Leticia Paul went into anaphylactic shock during the scan, which used a special contrast agent, at the Alto Vale Regional Hospital in Rio do Sul, Brazil, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to local outlets G1, Agencia Globo and Oeste SC Notícias.

Anaphylactic shock is “a sudden, severe and life-threatening allergic reaction” that occurs in the body and has multiple symptoms, including “constriction of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing,” “swelling of the throat” and “drop in blood pressure,” among others, according to John Hopkins Medicine.

Paul was intubated at the hospital after the exam and subsequent allergic reaction, per G1.

The Lontras resident then died less than 24 hours after the procedure on Thursday, Aug. 21, her aunt Sandra Paul confirmed to G1.

The family member told the outlet that her niece had a history of kidney stones and had been undergoing a routine checkup when the tragedy occurred.

Paul was a graduate and had been pursuing postgraduate studies in both law and real estate, Oeste SC Notícias reported.

The 22-year-old has since been cremated at the Vatican Crematorium in the city of Balneário Camboriú, according to the outlet.

After Paul’s death, her former school, Colégio Sinodal Ruy Barbosa, shared a statement.

“We express our solidarity with her family and friends, wishing them comfort and strength in this time of grief,” the educational institution said, per Oeste SC Notícias.

In a translated statement to the local outlets, the Alto Vale Regional Hospital said, “We take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to ethics, transparency and healthcare safety, highlighting that all procedures are conducted in accordance with recommended clinical protocols.”

The Alto Vale Regional Hospital did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Saturday, Aug. 23.