Abstract
The phenytoin (hydantoin) hypersensitivity syndrome is rare but potentially fatal. Often, as in this case, it presents with non-specific symptoms and signs, requiring a high degree of clinical suspicion for diagnosis.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anticonvulsants / adverse effects
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Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*
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Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology
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Fatal Outcome
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Female
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Humans
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Phenytoin / adverse effects*
Substances
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Anticonvulsants
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Phenytoin