Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis associated with azathioprine hypersensitivity.
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is identified by several characteristic features. We present a patient showing AGEP associated with azathioprine hypersensitivity. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of this association.
Elston
G E
GE
Department of Dermatology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK. georgina.elston@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Johnston
G A
GA
Mortimer
N J
NJ
Harman
K E
KE
D001379:Azathioprine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005076:Exanthema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012882:Skin Tests
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D001379:Azathioprine