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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Main Authors: Juan Raul Castro-Ayarza, Eduardo Fierro
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Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2016-07-01
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Online Access:https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/care/article/view/57035
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description 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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title Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis related to phenytoin administration. Case report
title_full Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis related to phenytoin administration. Case report
title_fullStr Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis related to phenytoin administration. Case report
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title_short Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis related to phenytoin administration. Case report
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Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
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