TY - JOUR
T1 - Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome
AU - Spriet, Sarah
AU - Banks, Taylor A.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2015, OceanSide Publications, Inc., U.S.A.
PY - 2015/11/1
Y1 - 2015/11/1
N2 - Background: Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction. Objective: To increase awareness of the potential for recurrence in patients with a history of DRESS syndrome and provide a brief review of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and management of this disease process. Methods: The authors selected and reviewed salient articles on the topic and incorporated pertinent information from the patient's clinical course. Results: A case of recurrent DRESS triggered by a structurally unrelated drug is presented, followed by discussion of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and management. Clinical pearls and pitfalls are emphasized for the practicing allergist, clinical immunologist, and fellow-in-training. Conclusions: The most important steps in the treatment of this condition are the identification and removal of the offending agent. Providers should be aware of the potential for recurrent DRESS and recognize the importance of prompt management.
AB - Background: Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction. Objective: To increase awareness of the potential for recurrence in patients with a history of DRESS syndrome and provide a brief review of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and management of this disease process. Methods: The authors selected and reviewed salient articles on the topic and incorporated pertinent information from the patient's clinical course. Results: A case of recurrent DRESS triggered by a structurally unrelated drug is presented, followed by discussion of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and management. Clinical pearls and pitfalls are emphasized for the practicing allergist, clinical immunologist, and fellow-in-training. Conclusions: The most important steps in the treatment of this condition are the identification and removal of the offending agent. Providers should be aware of the potential for recurrent DRESS and recognize the importance of prompt management.
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U2 - 10.2500/aap.2015.36.3903
DO - 10.2500/aap.2015.36.3903
M3 - Article
C2 - 26534757
AN - SCOPUS:84948685065
SN - 1088-5412
VL - 36
SP - 501
EP - 505
JO - Allergy and Asthma Proceedings
JF - Allergy and Asthma Proceedings
IS - 6
ER -