title: Phenytoin hypersensitivity.
abstract: Phenytoin hypersensitivity is a potentially fatal reaction to the chemical diphenylhydantoin. It is important to inform patients of possible complications and early sentinel signs of adverse drug reactions.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore.
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Finan
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Trofa
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Williams
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced; D000328:Adult; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009220:Myositis / Q000139:chemically induced; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D010672:Phenytoin