Allopurinol causing drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome: a challenging diagnosis

Samer Hassan, Robert Wetz, Elie ZoueinStaten Island University Hospital, New York, NY, USABackground: Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is characterized by cutaneous drug eruption, eosinophilia, and systemic symptoms. The syndrome is difficult to diagnose due to its...

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Main Authors: Hassan S, Wetz R, Zouein E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-11-01
Series:International Journal of General Medicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/allopurinol-causing-drug-rash-with-eosinophilia-and-systemic-symptoms--a8704