Allopurinol Induced DRESS Syndrome.
A 45 years old female on allopurinol for 3 months presented with itching, rash, facial oedema and eosinophilia with hepatic and renal dysfunction. Skin biopsy revealed interface dermatitis, suggesting the diagnosis of DRESS (Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) syndrome.
Pritesh
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Pawar
Vishal Anand
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Gupta
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Karnik
Meghna
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Vaidya
Uday
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Khopkar
D000493:Allopurinol / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D063926:Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006074:Gout Suppressants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D033461:Hyperuricemia / Q000188:drug therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
D006074:Gout Suppressants; D000493:Allopurinol