DRESS syndrome induced by anticonvulsants and fulminant hepatic failure
The drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome (DRESS) is a severe hypersensitive reaction induced by the use of medications. More than 100 drugs associated with this syndrome have been reported and, although most patients have a favorable clinical course, about 10% develop multiple...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Revista de la Facultad de Medicina |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/revfacmed/article/view/51919 |
| Summary: | The drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome (DRESS) is a severe hypersensitive reaction induced by the use of medications. More than 100 drugs associated with this syndrome have been reported and, although most patients have a favorable clinical course, about 10% develop multiple organ failure; some cases may result in the death of the patient. This paper presents a clinical case of DRESS syndrome associated with anticonvulsive therapy that evolved to fulminant hepatic failure. The etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic process and possible treatment of this condition are addressed. |
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| ISSN: | 0120-0011 2357-3848 |