Probable Griseofulvin‐Induced Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms in a Child | Zendy

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Probable Griseofulvin‐Induced Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms in a Child

Author(s) -

Smith Robert J.,

Boos Markus D.,

McMahon Patrick

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

pediatric dermatology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542

H-Index - 73

eISSN - 1525-1470

pISSN - 0736-8046

DOI - 10.1111/pde.12935

Subject(s) - griseofulvin , medicine , eosinophilia , lymphocytosis , dermatology , prednisone , rash , drug reaction , drug , immunology , gastroenterology , pharmacology

A 9‐year‐old boy presented with fever, rash, anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, high liver enzymes, atypical lymphocytosis, and eosinophilia (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms [ DRESS ]). His history was notable for having taken griseofulvin for 3 weeks prior to onset of these findings. He improved after treatment with oral prednisone. We present a rare case of probable DRESS secondary to griseofulvin.

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