Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis related to phenytoin administration. Case report
The occurrence of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis adverse reactions to medication administration is becoming more frequent. This article reports the case of a 78-year-old woman who attended the clinic with generalized papules and pustules on the scalp, trunk and limbs, with a concordant h...
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| Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/care/article/view/57035 |
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| Summary: | The occurrence of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis adverse reactions to medication administration is becoming more frequent. This article reports the case of a 78-year-old woman who attended the clinic with generalized papules and pustules on the scalp, trunk and limbs, with a concordant histology study and who was diagnosed with acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) associated with the use of phenytoin, a medication that may cause different skin reactions and that has been previously related to this disease. The patient was treated with systemic steroids and the disease had a satisfactory outcome. |
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| ISSN: | 2462-8522 |