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Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis with airway mucosa involvement: A case report
Author(s) -
Lulu Li,
Yuan-Qiang Lu,
Tong Li
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i16.3578
Subject(s) - medicine , acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis , oral mucosa , rash , dermatology , intertriginous , airway , leukocytosis , methylprednisolone , sputum , surgery , pathology , disease , tuberculosis
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a severe cutaneous adverse reaction characterized by sterile pustules on erythematous skin associated with fever and leukocytosis. The annual incidence of AGEP is estimated to be 1-5 cases per million. Cases of AGEP with oral mucosa involvement have been reported. However, reports of AGEP involving airway mucosa are limited.

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