title: [Stevens-Johnson syndrome as an early allergic reaction to diphenylhydantoin].
abstract: The case of a 19-year-old patient is reported who during treatment with phenytoin (5,5-dephenylhydantoin) developed a Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The symptomatology is regarded as an early allergic reaction to phenytoin. The risks involved in using a high inital dose are discussed with reference to this particular case.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D004828:Epilepsies, Partial / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D010672:Phenytoin
vernacular_title: Stevens-Johnson-Syndrom als allergische Frühreaktion auf Diphenylhydantoin