CASE REPORT
Severe drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome in a patient taking nonsteroidal anti‑inflammatory drugs – a case report
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Klinika Chorób Infekcyjnych i Alergologii CSK MON WIM w Warszawie; kierownik: dr hab. n. med. Andrzej Chciałowski
Submission date: 2020-05-13
Publication date: 2020-06-24
LW 2020;98(3):189-192
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ABSTRACT
The article presents a case of a 36‑year‑old obese female with hypertension in whom, after 4‑week treatment with nonsteroidal anti‑inflammatory drugs due to upper respiratory tract infection, the Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms syndrome (DRESS) developed in form of skin urticaria, edema and multi‑organ dysfunction. Differential diagnosis and treatment methods are discussed.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No conflicts of interest were declared.
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| ISSN: | 0024-0745 |
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