Approach to DRESS Syndrome Associated with Allopurinol Use in a Geriatric Patient
Journal Title: European Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology - Year 2019, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome) is a rare and life-threatening drug-induced hypersensitivity reaction. Here, we present the case of an old man diagnosed with DRESS syndrome after allopurinol therapy. This case highlights the importance of being vigilant for drug toxicity reactions due to allopurinol use that may occur in older adults.
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Can Sevinç, Pınar Tosun Taşar, Elif Büyükkurt
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