SÍNDROME DE DRESS: RELATO DE CASO

The DRESS Syndrome (Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) is a rare disorder that results from a severe, potentially lethal, adverse reaction to certain medications, especially of the of anticonvulsants’ class. Among the users of this medication class, the syndrome has an estimated prevalence of one case per 500 exposed, being more frequent in black people. In this case report, it will be shown a 14-year-old female patient, presented at the emergence with poor general condition, jaundice, edema and exanthema throughout all body. Her mother reported use of carbamazepine for convulsive conditions. Once diagnosed with DRESS Syndrome, she progressed uneventfully after discontinuation of carbamazepine and administration of systemic methyl prednisolone. Through the methodology of medical records analyze and literature review, we aimed to describe the disease clinical course and investigate the possible triggering factors in the patient reported. Based on the found data, we concluded that an early diagnosis associated with appropriate therapy is crucial for a favorable prognosis.