
Sulfasalazin İle Tetiklenen İlaçla İlişkili Hipersensitivite Sendromu
Author(s) -
Seçil Saral,
Bengü Nisa Akay,
Hatice Şanlı
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
turkderm
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1308-6294
pISSN - 1019-214X
DOI - 10.4274/turkderm.22590
Subject(s) - medicine , gynecology
Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS) is one of the most dangerous drug reactions. Mortality and morbidity is increased by consequent systemic organ involvement. Maculopapular eruptions are the most common lesions accompanying DIHS, however, the morphology of skin lesions may vary. The most common cause of DIHS is the use of aromatic anticonvulsant drugs. However, one must not forget that other drugs may also cause DIHS. Early recognition of the condition is the most important step in the treatment. Herein, we present a case of DIHS triggered by sulphasalazine and associated with pustular eruption and maculopapular eruption