[DRESS syndrome]

Vnitr Lek. 2016 Apr;62(4):334-7.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

DRESS syndrome (Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) is severe drug-induced allergic-type reaction which occurs few days to weeks after taking a drug in a predisposed patient. Organ damage, eosinophilia and skin rash are typical at presentation. Corticotherapy is often necessary in severe cases. In this report we describe a case of 56-year old female with fever, elevated liver tests and skin rash. DRESS syndrome was diagnosed and allopurinol was indentified as a causative drug. Due to possible fatal outcome, DRESS syndrome should be considered in a differential diagnosis of all patients presenting with similar signs and symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Allopurinol / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Allopurinol