Publication Date: 2023/08/12
Abstract: DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) is a very rare and potentially fatal drug-induced delayed hypersensitivity syndrome. We present the case of a 60-year-old woman who had been on sulfasalazine for 2 months to treat rheumatoid arthritis. She was admitted for 4 days presenting a pruriginous maculopapular erythema predominantly on the trunk and fever of 39.5 °C. Blood tests showed marked eosinophilia (800/mm3), a cholestatic pattern, and severe inflammation. Sulfasalazine-induced DRESS syndrome was diagnosed.
Keywords: “DRESS Syndrome”, “Sulfasalazine Induced DRESS Syndrome”, “Sulfasalazine Adverse Effects”, “Sulfasalazine”
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8241131
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT23JUL1665.pdf
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