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Wei BM, Fox LP, Kaffenberger BH, Korman AM, Micheletti RG, Mostaghimi A, Noe MH, Rosenbach M, Shinkai K, Kwah JH, Phillips EJ, Bolognia JL, Damsky W, Nelson CA. Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms. Part II diagnosis and management. J Am Acad Dermatol 2024; 90:911-926. [PMID: 37516356 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.02.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
Abstract
Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, also known as drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, is a severe cutaneous adverse reaction characterized by an exanthem, fever, and hematologic and visceral organ involvement. The differential diagnosis includes other cutaneous adverse reactions, infections, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, and neoplastic disorders. Three sets of diagnostic criteria have been proposed; however, consensus is lacking. The cornerstone of management is immediate discontinuation of the suspected drug culprit. Systemic corticosteroids remain first-line therapy, but the literature on steroid-sparing agents is expanding. Longitudinal evaluation for sequelae is recommended. Adjunctive tests for risk stratification and drug culprit identification remain under investigation. Part II of this continuing medical education activity begins by exploring the differential diagnosis and diagnosis of drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms and concludes with an evidence-based overview of evaluation and treatment.
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- Brian M Wei
- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Dermatology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Pathology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
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Waldron JL, Glennon CM, Kroshinsky DA, Khan DA, Wolfson AR. Drug Allergy Mimics. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2024; 12:1122-1129.e1. [PMID: 38325764 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2024.01.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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When approaching a case of apparent drug allergy, the consulting clinician should consider a broad differential diagnosis. This article presents a series of cases that could be commonly referred to an allergist for assessment as "drug allergy," however, a real diagnosis exists that mandates a different diagnostic and treatment strategy, including a case of inducible laryngeal obstruction, multiple drug intolerance syndrome, viral rash, seizure due to metastatic malignancy, and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis initially diagnosed as drug reaction and eosinophilia with systemic symptoms. The initial misdiagnoses of these patients delayed or interfered with their medical care, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnoses for the benefit of our patients.
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- Jamie L Waldron
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass; Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass; Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy & Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass; Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass; Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass.
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Wei BM, Fox LP, Kaffenberger BH, Korman AM, Micheletti RG, Mostaghimi A, Noe MH, Rosenbach M, Shinkai K, Kwah JH, Phillips EJ, Bolognia JL, Damsky W, Nelson CA. Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms. Part I. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinicopathological features, and prognosis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2024; 90:885-908. [PMID: 37516359 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.02.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DiHS), also known as drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), is a severe cutaneous adverse reaction (SCAR) characterized by an exanthem, fever, and hematologic and visceral organ involvement. Anticonvulsants, antibiotics, and allopurinol are the most common triggers. The pathogenesis involves a complex interplay between drugs, viruses, and the immune system primarily mediated by T-cells. DiHS/DRESS typically presents with a morbilliform eruption 2-6 weeks after drug exposure, and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and risk of relapse. Long-term sequelae primarily relate to organ dysfunction and autoimmune diseases. Part I of this continuing medical education activity on DiHS/DRESS provides an update on epidemiology, novel insights into pathogenesis, and a description of clinicopathological features and prognosis.
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- Brian M Wei
- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Dermatology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Dermatology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; Department of Pathology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
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Varghese A, Alosious A, Thomas R, Surendran K, Vilapurathu JK. Phenytoin Induced Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms Syndrome: A Clinical Case Report. J Pharm Pract 2024; 37:225-228. [PMID: 35924976 DOI: 10.1177/08971900221116686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a rare and potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction with cutaneous presentation and internal organ involvement. We herein present a case of phenytoin induced DRESS syndrome in a 56- year-old male who presented with high-grade fever and chills, cough with expectoration and generalized maculopapular rash. Laboratory findings revealed eosinophilia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, transaminitis and elevated inflammatory markers. Further clinical, radiological and histopathological assessments confirmed the diagnosis. Phenytoin was discontinued, and patient was started on intravenous dexamethasone, which was later switched to oral prednisone. Rapid resolution of fever, eosinophilia and progressive improvement in skin rash and liver dysfunction was observed. Our report highlights the importance of prompt recognition of DRESS syndrome and the need for a guideline directed therapy for the management of this adverse drug reaction.
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- Arshamol Varghese
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Muvattupuzha, India
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Yildirim Arslan S, Sahbudak Bal Z, Guner Ozenen G, Bilen NM, Avcu G, Erci E, Kurugol Z, Gunay H, Tamsel İ, Ozkinay F. Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome secondary to antimicrobial therapy in pediatric bone and joint infections. World Allergy Organ J 2024; 17:100850. [PMID: 38370132 PMCID: PMC10869939 DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2023.100850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Background Bone and joint infections are common in children, particularly those under 10 years of age. While antimicrobial therapy can often successfully treat these infections, surgical drainage may also be necessary. It is important to note that prolonged courses of treatment have been associated with adverse events and drug reactions. Among these, drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is particularly severe and potentially life-threatening. We aimed to evaluate the cases of DRESS syndrome that develop during the treatment of bone and joint infections. Methods A retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary-level university hospital between 2015 and 2022 to determine the incidence and outcomes of definite DRESS Syndrome in children under 18 years of age with bone and joint infections. Results Of 73 patients with bone and joint infections, 16 (21.9 %) children developed antimicrobial therapy-induced DRESS syndrome. Eight (50 %) of these children were boys; the mean age of the patients was 9.76 ± 5.5 years. DRESS syndrome occurred in 16 children, including 13 children with osteomyelitis, 1 child with osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, and 2 children with septic arthritis and sacroiliitis. The mean duration of intravenous antibiotic therapy was 40.6 ± 16.6 days; the mean hospital stay was 48.7 ± 23.7 days; the mean time for the development of DRESS syndrome after starting antibiotics was 19.6 ± 7.68 days. New onset fever (68.8 %) and rash (43.8 %) were the most common symptoms of DRESS Syndrome. Cefotaxime and vancomycin were drugs responsible for DRESS syndrome in 8 (50 %) of 16. The causative antibiotics were switched to another class of antibiotic, most commonly preferred was ciprofloxacin (n:5; 31.3 %). For children with persistent symptoms, steroids were used in 5 (31.25) patients. Conclusions Clinicians should be aware of DRESS syndrome in children who develop fever and rash under long-term antibiotics and should check hematological and biochemical parameters to predict the severity of DRESS syndrome. In patients with persistent symptoms, steroids may be used to control the symptoms.
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- Sema Yildirim Arslan
- Medical School of Ege University, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Izmir, Turkey
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- Medical School of Ege University, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Izmir, Turkey
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- Medical School of Ege University, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Izmir, Turkey
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- Medical School of Ege University, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Izmir, Turkey
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- Medical School of Ege University, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Izmir, Turkey
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- Medical School of Ege University, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Izmir, Turkey
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- Medical School of Ege University, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Izmir, Turkey
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- Medical School of Ege University, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Izmir, Turkey
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- Medical School of Ege University, Department of Radiology, Izmir, Turkey
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- Medical School of Ege University, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Izmir, Turkey
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Zhou C, Li J, Zhou F, Huang L, Liu X, Li H. Fatal Case of Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia (PJP) During Treatment for Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome. Infect Drug Resist 2024; 17:153-159. [PMID: 38250337 PMCID: PMC10799616 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s447694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is an acute, rare and potentially fatal drug reaction. To date, limited studies have reported secondary Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) infection during the treatment of DRESS syndrome. A 53-year-old man was admitted to the hospital due to a persistent fever lasting for 5 days. He had a medical history of hypertension, psoriasis, urticaria, and had recently been treated with carbamazepine for nerve spasm two weeks ago. After admission, the patient presented with a high fever accompanied by chills, abdominal pain, bilateral upper limb muscle pain, and generalized lymph nodes enlargement. Laboratory tests revealed elevated eosinophils and atypical lymphocytes. Subsequently, the patient developed multiple internal organ complications, including oliguria, elevated serum creatinine, liver enzymes, and cardiac troponin I. Based on diagnostic criteria, the patient was diagnosed with DRESS syndrome. To manage the DRESS syndrome, the patient was successively or simultaneously prescribed methylprednisolone, cyclosporin and intravenous immunoglobulin, resulting in an improvement of the condition. However, during the treatment, the patient was infected with Pneumocystis jirovecii. Despite targeted therapy with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, primaquine and clindamycin successively, no remission was observed. Chest CT scans exhibited multiple exudations in both lungs, indicative of interstitial pneumonia. Unfortunately, the patient's oxygenation progressively declined, leading to his untimely demise. This rare case further highlights the need for clinicians to be aware of the risk of Pneumocystis jirovecii infection in DRESS syndrome patients treated with long-term and high-dose glucocorticoid therapy.
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- Chaoe Zhou
- Department of Geriatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Tolczyk A, Tapp LG, McBride AS. Diagnostic Challenges in an Adolescent Hospitalized With Fever and Rash. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2024:99228231220756. [PMID: 38189261 DOI: 10.1177/00099228231220756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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- Aleksandra Tolczyk
- Department of Pediatrics, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Wang ZZ, Zeng R, Wu ZW, Wang C, Jiang HQ, Wang HS. Overview and Current Advances in Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2023; 23:635-645. [PMID: 37804376 DOI: 10.1007/s11882-023-01109-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW As a sulfone antibacterial agent, dapsone has been widely used to treat leprosy. Moreover, dapsone is also used in many immune diseases such as herpetic dermatitis because of its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. However, dapsone can cause several adverse effects, the most serious being dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome. Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome is characterized by a triad of eruptions, fever, and organ involvement, which limits the application of dapsone to some extent. RECENT FINDINGS In this article, we review current research about the interaction model between HLA-B*13:01, dapsone, and specific TCR in dapsone-induced drug hypersensitivity. In addition to the proposed mechanisms, we also discussed clinical features, treatment progress, prevalence, and prevention of dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome. These studies reveal the pathogenesis, clinical features, and prevalence from the perspectives of genetic susceptibility and innate and adaptive immunity in dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome, thereby guiding clinicians on how to diagnose, prevent, and treat dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome.
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- Zhen-Zhen Wang
- Hospital of Skin Diseases and Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, St. 12 Jiangwangmiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Hospital of Skin Diseases and Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, St. 12 Jiangwangmiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Hospital of Skin Diseases and Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, St. 12 Jiangwangmiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- Hospital of Skin Diseases and Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, St. 12 Jiangwangmiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Mifsud NA, Illing PT, Ho R, Tuomisto JE, Fettke H, Mullan KA, McCluskey J, Rossjohn J, Vivian J, Reantragoon R, Purcell AW. The allopurinol metabolite, oxypurinol, drives oligoclonal expansions of drug-reactive T cells in resolved hypersensitivity cases and drug-naïve healthy donors. Allergy 2023; 78:2980-2993. [PMID: 37452515 PMCID: PMC10952278 DOI: 10.1111/all.15814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
Allopurinol (ALP) is a successful drug used in the treatment of gout. However, this drug has been implicated in hypersensitivity reactions that can cause severe to life-threatening reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Individuals who carry the human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B*58:01 allotype are at higher risk of experiencing a hypersensitivity reaction (odds ratios ranging from 5.62 to 580.3 for mild to severe reactions, respectively). In addition to the parent drug, the metabolite oxypurinol (OXP) is implicated in triggering T cell-mediated immunopathology via a labile interaction with HLA-B*58:01. To date, there has been limited information regarding the T-cell receptor (TCR) repertoire usage of reactive T cells in patients with ALP-induced SJS or TEN and, in particular, there are no reports examining paired αβTCRs. Here, using in vitro drug-treated PBMCs isolated from both resolved ALP-induced SJS/TEN cases and drug-naïve healthy donors, we show that OXP is the driver of CD8+ T cell-mediated responses and that drug-exposed memory T cells can exhibit a proinflammatory immunophenotype similar to T cells described during active disease. Furthermore, this response supported the pharmacological interaction with immune receptors (p-i) concept by showcasing (i) the labile metabolite interaction with peptide/HLA complexes, (ii) immunogenic complex formation at the cell surface, and (iii) lack of requirement for antigen processing to elicit drug-induced T cell responsiveness. Examination of paired OXP-induced αβTCR repertoires highlighted an oligoclonal and private clonotypic profile in both resolved ALP-induced SJS/TEN cases and drug-naïve healthy donors.
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- Nicole A. Mifsud
- Infection and Immunity Program, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
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- Infection and Immunity Program, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
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- Infection and Immunity Program, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
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- Infection and Immunity Program, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
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- Infection and Immunity Program, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
- Present address:
Cancer Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Present address:
Sir Peter MacCallum Department of OncologyUniversity of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Infection and Immunity Program, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
- Present address:
ADREM Data Lab, Department of Computer ScienceUniversity of AntwerpAntwerpBelgium
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityUniversity of MelbourneParkvilleVictoriaAustralia
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- Infection and Immunity Program, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
- Institute of Infection and ImmunityCardiff University School of MedicineCardiffUK
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- Infection and Immunity Program, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
- Present address:
St. Vincent's Institute of Medical ResearchFitzroyVictoriaAustralia
- Present address:
Department of MedicineThe University of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Immunology Division, Department of Microbiology, Department of MicrobiologyChulalongkorn UniversityBangkokThailand
- Center of Excellence in Immunology and Immune‐mediated Disease, Faculty of MedicineChulalongkorn UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Infection and Immunity Program, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityClaytonVictoriaAustralia
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Chuenboonngarm N, Puaratanaarunkon T, Washrawirul C, Triwatcharikorn J, Chancheewa B, Theerawattanawit C, Chongpison Y, Rerknimitr P, Klaewsongkram J. Key factors predicting the in-hospital mortality of patients with severe cutaneous adverse reactions in Thailand. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:1881-1890. [PMID: 37212641 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND At present, no predictive models are available to determine the probability of in-hospital mortality rates (HMRs) in all phenotypes of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs). OBJECTIVES Our study explored whether simple clinical and laboratory assessments could help predict the HMRs in any phenotypes of SCAR patients. METHODS Factors influencing HMRs in 195 adults diagnosed with different SCAR phenotypes were identified, and their optimal cut-offs were determined by Youden's index. Predictive equations for HMRs for all SCAR patients and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) patients were determined using the exact logistic regression models. RESULTS Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) patients were significantly older, with a short time from drug exposure to reaction, and higher neutrophil count compared to SJS/TEN and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS, p < 0.001). Peripheral blood eosinophilia, atypical lymphocytosis and elevated liver transaminase enzymes were significantly higher in DRESS. SJS/TEN phenotype, age ≥ 71.5 years, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio ≥ 4.08 (high NLR) and systemic infection were factors predicting in-hospital mortality in all SCAR subjects. The ALLSCAR model developed from these factors demonstrated high-diagnostic accuracy for predicting HMRs in all SCAR phenotypes (area under the receiver-operator curve (AUC) = 0.95). The risk of in-hospital death was significantly increased in SCAR patients with high NLR after adjusting for systemic infection. The model derived from high NLR, systemic infection and age yielded higher accuracy than SCORTEN (AUC = 0.77) for predicting the HMRs in SJS/TEN patients (AUC = 0.97). CONCLUSIONS Being older, having systemic infection, having a high NLR and SJS/TEN phenotype increases ALLSCAR scores, which in turn increases the risk of in-hospital mortality. These basic clinical and laboratory parameters can easily be obtained in any hospital setting. Despite its simple approach, further validation of the model is warranted.
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- Nunthanach Chuenboonngarm
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Skin and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Skin and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Skin and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Skin and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Skin and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Skin and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Biostatistics Excellence Center, Research Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, The Skin and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Skin and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Skin and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Jiang W, Xun Y. Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome secondary to Chinese oral herbal paste: a case report. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf) 2023; 11:goad047. [PMID: 37576951 PMCID: PMC10423057 DOI: 10.1093/gastro/goad047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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- Weiyun Jiang
- Department of Liver Diseases, Hangzhou Sixth People’s Hospital/Xixi Hospital of Hangzhou, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, Hangzhou Sixth People’s Hospital/Xixi Hospital of Hangzhou, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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Zita S, Broussard L, Hugh J, Newman S. Cyclosporine in the Treatment of Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms Syndrome: Retrospective Cohort Study. JMIR DERMATOLOGY 2023; 6:e41391. [PMID: 37632913 PMCID: PMC10401189 DOI: 10.2196/41391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a severe, life-threatening reaction to a culprit drug that frequently involves end-organ damage. Corticosteroids are the first-line treatment for DRESS syndrome; however, corticosteroids may be contraindicated in certain patient populations. There are currently only 54 cases detailing the use of cyclosporine for the treatment of DRESS syndrome reported in the literature. OBJECTIVE The aim of this case series was to examine the treatment of DRESS syndrome with cyclosporine in a large patient cohort by aggregating time to symptom resolution, recurrence rate, and treatment dose and duration. METHODS This study was a retrospective cohort study. Patients diagnosed with DRESS syndrome by a board-certified dermatologist and treated at the University of Colorado Hospital from 2015 to 2019 were included. RESULTS Our inclusion criterion was met by 19 occurrences of DRESS syndrome. With a short course of cyclosporine, 17 of 19 patients in our cohort (89%) had resolution of symptoms (mean treatment length of 5.26 days). DRESS syndrome's relapse after treatment with cyclosporine occurred in 3 of 19 (16%) occurrences of the cohort. CONCLUSIONS Our study supports the use of cyclosporine in the treatment of DRESS syndrome, particularly in patients who are unable to sustain prolonged immunosuppression. Further research is necessary to compare the efficacy of cyclosporine to the current standard of care in a larger study population and investigate long-term outcomes.
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- Sophia Zita
- Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, United States
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Cottin V. Eosinophilic Lung Diseases. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am 2023; 43:289-322. [PMID: 37055090 DOI: 10.1016/j.iac.2023.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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The eosinophilic lung diseases may manifest as chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, acute eosinophilic pneumonia, or as the Löffler syndrome (generally of parasitic etiology). The diagnosis of eosinophilic pneumonia is made when both characteristic clinical-imaging features and alveolar eosinophilia are present. Peripheral blood eosinophils are generally markedly elevated; however, eosinophilia may be absent at presentation. Lung biopsy is not indicated except in atypical cases after multidisciplinary discussion. The inquiry to possible causes (medications, toxic drugs, exposures, and infections especially parasitic) must be meticulous. Idiopathic acute eosinophilic pneumonia may be misdiagnosed as infectious pneumonia. Extrathoracic manifestations raise the suspicion of a systemic disease especially eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Airflow obstruction is frequent in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and hypereosinophilic obliterative bronchiolitis. Corticosteroids are the cornerstone of therapy, but relapses are common. Therapies targeting interleukin 5/interleukin-5 are increasingly used in eosinophilic lung diseases.
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- Vincent Cottin
- Service de pneumologie, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Louis Pradel, Centre de référence coordonnateur des maladies pulmonaires rares (OrphaLung), 28 Avenue Doyen Lepine, Lyon Cedex 69677, France; Université Lyon 1, INRAE, UMR754, Lyon, France.
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Pathania V, Sinha A, Sood A, Kinra P, Das P, Sinha P, Shankar P. DRESS, the maverick among SCARS: A case series-based review of literature. Med J Armed Forces India 2023; 79:328-336. [PMID: 37193529 PMCID: PMC10182279 DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2020.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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DRESS is a potentially life-threatening severe cutaneous adverse reaction (SCAR). Historically, it was most frequently linked with phenytoin and was initially described as phenytoin hypersensitivity syndrome; however, it was later found to be caused by various other medications, with the commonest been aromatic anticonvulsants, allopurinol and sulfonamides. The severity of this entity is related to systemic involvement, which can result in multiorgan failure and death. The diagnosis of DRESS, especially in the early stages, remains challenging and elusive due to its heterogeneous clinical presentation and the complex course of the disease with different patterns depending on the causal drug. The most important step in the management of DRESS is early diagnosis and immediate cessation of the suspected offending drug along with oral steroids or immunosuppressants to control the disease. We describe the varying presentation and management of six adults with DRESS from a tertiary care hospital, observed over a two-year period with a brief review of the literature.
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- Vikas Pathania
- Classified Specialist (Dermatology), Command Hospital (Southern Command), Pune, India
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- Graded Specialist (Dermatology), Military Hospital Kirkee, Pune, India
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- Senior Advisor (Dermatology), Base Hospital, Lucknow, India
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- Professor, Dept of Pathology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
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- Graded Specialist (Dermatology), Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, India
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- Senior Adviser & Professor (Dermatology), Base Hospital, Lucknow, India
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- Officer Commanding, Station Health Organization, Pune, India
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Calle AM, Aguirre N, Ardila JC, Cardona Villa R. DRESS syndrome: A literature review and treatment algorithm. World Allergy Organ J 2023; 16:100673. [PMID: 37082745 PMCID: PMC10112187 DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2022.100673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, known by its acronym in English as DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms), clinically manifests with fever, facial edema, lymphadenopathy, a morbilliform rash, and organ involvement. Laboratory results reveal leukocytosis, atypical lymphocytes, eosinophilia, and alterations of liver and kidney function tests. The actual incidence of DRESS is unknown, because it may vary depending on the type of medication and the immune status of each patient; also, because many cases remain undiagnosed or untreated. The drugs most associated with DRESS include antiepileptics, antibiotics, antituberculosis, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs). Its diagnosis is sometimes made late and can become a challenge. The diagnostic criteria proposed by the international Registry of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (RegiSCAR) help to establish the diagnosis through a score system based on clinical and laboratory findings. The first step to identify the culprit is a thorough clinical history that includes all suspects, emphasizing those most known to cause DRESS syndrome according to the context and the literature. A skin biopsy may also be helpful in the diagnostic process. Patch testing is the test of choice to search for the culprit in cases of DRESS. Regarding prognosis, the estimated mortality due to DRESS is 3.8%. The main causes of mortality include fulminant hepatitis and liver necrosis. Several indicators of poor prognosis have been identified and these include an eosinophil count above 6000 × 103/μL, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, leukocytosis and coagulopathy. This article aims to review the evidence available regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical and laboratory findings, diagnosis, and treatment of DRESS.
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- Ana María Calle
- Grupo de Alergología Clínica y Experimental (GACE), Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
- Clinical Allergologist, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo de Alergología Clínica y Experimental (GACE), Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
- Clinical Allergologist Resident, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
- Corresponding author. Clinical Allergology Resident, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
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- Grupo de Alergología Clínica y Experimental (GACE), Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
- Clinical Allergologist Resident, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo de Alergología Clínica y Experimental (GACE), Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
- Clinical Allergologist, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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Verstegen RHJ, Phillips EJ, Juurlink DN. First-line therapy in drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DReSS): Thinking beyond corticosteroids. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1138464. [PMID: 36844223 PMCID: PMC9944398 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1138464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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- Ruud H. J. Verstegen
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada,Division of Rheumatology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada,*Correspondence: Ruud H. J. Verstegen ✉
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States,Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States,Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States,Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University Medical School, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Division of General Internal Medicine, Sunnybrook, Toronto, ON, Canada,Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sunnybrook, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Mansour K, Ben Fadhel N, Ben Fredj N, Ben Romdhane H, Chaabane A, Chadli Z, Aouam K. Cefotaxime-induced drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptom in a child with cross-reactivity to other cephalosporins and cosensitization to teicoplanin. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2023; 89:544-550. [PMID: 35610175 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptom (DRESS) is a severe adverse drug-induced reaction. Commonly related to anticonvulsant and allopurinol, DRESS can affect both adults and children. Cefotaxime is rarely associated with DRESS, especially with children. We report a cefotaxime-induced DRESS in a child and emphasize the role of allergological work-up to point out the culprit drug in exploring cross-reactivity and identifying a possible cosensitization. A 2-year-old boy was treated with cefotaxime, vancomycin and metronidazole for acute otomastoiditis. Metronidazole was withdrawn and vancomycin was changed by teicoplanin 10 and 15 days later, respectively. Nineteen days after ongoing cefotaxime and 4 days after teicoplanin intake, the patient developed hyperthermia, a widespread exanthema, facial oedema with neither mucosal involvement nor palpable lymphadenopathy. Biological tests revealed eosinophilia, atypical lymphocytes, mild cytolysis and a high lactate dehydrogenase level. Serological tests for viral and bacterial infections were negative. DRESS was suspected and the 2 antibiotics were withdrawn. Intradermal tests (IDT) were carried out 2 months later with cefotaxime and teicoplanin. They revealed a positive result at 48-hour reading. To assess cross-reactivity among β-lactams, IDT to penicillins (benzylpenicillin, amoxicillin and oxacillin) was performed showing negative results at 48-hour reading. Nevertheless, IDT to cephalosporins (cefazolin, cefuroxime, ceftazidime and ceftriaxone) displayed positive results at 48-hour reading. As a result, IDT are of great interest and should be performed to confirm the role of cefotaxime and detect a potential cross-reactivity with chemically similar drugs and drugs taken before and during the episode of DRESS.
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- Khadija Mansour
- Department of Pharmacology, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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Kwon HJ, Yoon JH. Comparison of cyclosporine and systemic corticosteroid for treating drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome: A retrospective 20-year single-centre study in South Korea. Australas J Dermatol 2023; 64:50-57. [PMID: 36695042 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a potentially life-threatening hypersensitive disorder. Cyclosporine has been indicated for adverse cutaneous drug eruptions. However, studies evaluating its clinical effectiveness in DRESS syndrome have been rare. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of cyclosporine in DRESS syndrome compared to that of systemic corticosteroids. METHODS In the cyclosporine group, oral cyclosporine was administered twice a day for a total of 2-3 mg/kg/day for 1 week, and subsequently reduced to 1-1.5 mg/kg/day for extended treatment. In the corticosteroid group, intravenous or oral methylprednisolone was administered at 1-1.5 mg/kg/day for 1 week, with variable tapering plans. Laboratory changes before and after treatment, hospitalized days, treatment periods, and time to normalization from clinical manifestations in each group were statistically evaluated. Adverse effects of these regimens were observed during the entire treatment period. RESULTS Eighty patients were enrolled in this retrospective study. The cyclosporine and corticosteroid group had 27 and 53 patients, respectively. Total leucocyte and eosinophil counts, liver enzymes, and C-reactive proteins were significantly decreased after treatment in both groups. There were no statistically significant differences observed in hospitalized days, treatment period, and time to normalization from clinical manifestations between the two groups. The corticosteroid group experienced relatively more adverse effects than the cyclosporine group. CONCLUSIONS Cyclosporine was discovered to be clinically effective in DRESS syndrome and this study suggests that cyclosporine could be a feasible primary therapeutic option for DRESS syndrome.
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- Hyeok-Jin Kwon
- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea
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Minocycline induced drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms complicated by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. JAAD Case Rep 2023; 32:99-101. [PMID: 36698373 PMCID: PMC9867947 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2022.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Luu LA, Makin TA, Borish L, Snavely EA, Meyer JS, Zlotoff BJ, Zeichner SL. Fever, Rash, and Cough in a 7-Year-Old Boy. Pediatrics 2023; 151:e2022058194. [PMID: 36601710 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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A 7-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with fever, cough, congestion, abdominal pain, myalgias, and morbilliform rash. Several aspects of the patient's history, including recent travel, living on a farm, exposure to sick contacts, and new medications, resulted in a wide differential diagnosis. Initial laboratory testing revealed leukocytosis with neutrophilia and elevated atypical lymphocytes, but did not reveal any infectious causes of illness. He was discharged from the hospital, but then represented to the emergency department a day later with worsening rash, continued fever, abdominal pain, and poor intake. He was then admitted. A more comprehensive laboratory evaluation was initiated. During this hospital course, the patient's physical examination changed when he developed head and neck edema, and certain laboratory trends became clearer. With the assistance of several specialists, the team was able to reach a more definitive diagnosis and initiate treatment to appropriately manage his condition.
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- Pediatrics and Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS): Focus on the Pathophysiological and Diagnostic Role of Viruses. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11020346. [PMID: 36838310 PMCID: PMC9966117 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11020346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a heterogeneous, multiorgan and potentially life-threatening drug-hypersensitivity reaction (DHR) that occurs several days or weeks after drug initiation or discontinuation. DHRs constitute an emerging issue for public health, due to population aging, growing multi-organ morbidity, and subsequent enhanced drug prescriptions. DRESS has more consistently been associated with anticonvulsants, allopurinol and antibiotics, such as sulphonamides and vancomycin, although new drugs are increasingly reported as culprit agents. Reactivation of latent infectious agents such as viruses (especially Herpesviridae) plays a key role in prompting and sustaining aberrant T-cell and eosinophil responses to drugs and pathogens, ultimately causing organ damage. However, the boundaries of the impact of viral agents in the pathophysiology of DRESS are still ill-defined. Along with growing awareness of the multifaceted aspects of immune perturbation caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during the ongoing SARS-CoV-2-related disease (COVID-19) pandemic, novel interest has been sparked towards DRESS and the potential interactions among antiviral and anti-drug inflammatory responses. In this review, we summarised the most recent evidence on pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic approaches, and clinical management of DRESS with the aim of increasing awareness on this syndrome and possibly suggesting clues for future research in this field.
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Mendes MFL, Fernandes DS, Brandão I. Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS Syndrome). ACTA MEDICA (HRADEC KRALOVE) 2023; 66:28-31. [PMID: 37384807 DOI: 10.14712/18059694.2023.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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DRESS syndrome is an idiosyncratic drug reaction and potentially life-threatening. The authors report a case of this syndrome presenting with fever, rash, mucosal involvement, liver and muscle involvement associated with moxifloxacin treatment.
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- Marta Filipa Lemos Mendes
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital de Braga - Sete Fontes - São Victor 4710-243 Braga, Portugal.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital de Braga - Sete Fontes - São Victor 4710-243 Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital de Braga - Sete Fontes - São Victor 4710-243 Braga, Portugal
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Pichler WJ, Brüggen MC. Viral infections and drug hypersensitivity. Allergy 2023; 78:60-70. [PMID: 36264263 DOI: 10.1111/all.15558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Virus infections and T-cell-mediated drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHR) can influence each other. In most instances, systemic virus infections appear first. They may prime the reactivity to drugs in two ways: First, by virus-induced second signals: certain drugs like β-lactam antibiotics are haptens and covalently bind to various soluble and tissue proteins, thereby forming novel antigens. Under homeostatic conditions, these neo-antigens do not induce an immune reaction, probably because co-stimulation is missing. During a virus infection, the hapten-modified peptides are presented in an immune-stimulatory environment with co-stimulation. A drug-specific immune reaction may develop and manifest as exanthema. Second, by increased pharmacological interactions with immune receptors (p-i): drugs tend to bind to proteins and may even bind to immune receptors. Without viral infections, this low affine binding may be insufficient to elicit T-cell activation. During a viral infection, immune receptors are more abundantly expressed and allow more interactions to occur. This increases the overall avidity of p-i reactions and may even be sufficient for T-cell activation and symptoms. There is a situation where the virus-DHR sequence of events is inversed: in drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), a severe DHR can precede reactivation and viremia of various herpes viruses. One could explain this phenomenon by the massive p-i mediated immune stimulation during acute DRESS, which coincidentally activates many herpes virus-specific T cells. Through p-i stimulation, they develop a cytotoxic activity by killing herpes peptide-expressing cells and releasing herpes viruses. These concepts could explain the often transient nature of DHR occurring during viral infections and the often asymptomatic herpes-virus viraemia after DRESS.
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- Allergy Unit, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.,Faculty of Medicine, University Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.,Christine Kühne - Center for Allergy Research and Education (CK-CARE), Davos, Switzerland
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寺尾 香, 阿部 理. [Drug eruption and drug-induced skin diseases in the elderly patients]. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi 2023; 60:345-351. [PMID: 38171750 DOI: 10.3143/geriatrics.60.345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Sharma AN, Murphy K, Shwe S, Miller M, Mesinkovska NA, Rojek NW, Worswick S. Predicting DRESS Syndrome Recurrence-The ReDRESS Score. JAMA Dermatol 2022; 158:1445-1447. [PMID: 36260295 PMCID: PMC9582960 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.3491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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This cross-sectional study of DRESS syndrome cases creates a model capable of predicting recurrence to identify patients most at risk.
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- Ajay N. Sharma
- Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine
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- Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine
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- Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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Pope EI, Au H, Levy DM, Verstegen RHJ. Case report: Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)-induced hemophagocytic disorder. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1023522. [DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1023522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Hemophagocytic disorders are severe and life-threatening conditions that can be genetic in origin [i.e., primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)] or result from infections (i.e., secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis), rheumatologic disease [i.e., macrophage activation syndrome (MAS)], and less frequently immunodeficiency or metabolic disease. Although rare, drug-induced hemophagocytosis needs to be considered in the work-up as it requires specific management strategies. Most drug-induced hemophagocytic disorders are related to Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). We present the case of a 7-year-old girl who initially presented with fever, maculopapular rash, and unilateral lymphadenopathy, who went on to develop hemophagocytosis secondary to DRESS caused by prolonged combination treatment with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. This case illustrates the importance of considering adverse drug reactions in the evaluations of patients with a hemophagocytic process.
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Yordanova K, Pföhler C, Schweitzer LF, Bourg C, Adam L, Vogt T. Etanercept leads to a rapid recovery of a Dabrafenib-/Trametinib-associated toxic epidermal necrolysis-like severe skin reaction. SKIN HEALTH AND DISEASE 2022; 3:e185. [PMID: 36751314 PMCID: PMC9892424 DOI: 10.1002/ski2.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Targeted therapy with BRAF- and MEK-Inhibitors (BRAFi, MEKi) provides an excellent therapeutic option for patients with malignant melanomas with a BRAF-Mutation. Mild cutaneous adverse events have been common under the BRAF- and MEK-Inhibitor therapy, on the contrary, severe cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs (SCARs) are rarely reported. We present the case of a 59- year-old female patient who after the resection of cutaneous in-transit metastases of a malignant melanoma received one adjuvant cycle of Nivolumab followed by a switch of the therapy to an oral BRAFi/MEKi therapy. 3-4 Weeks after the therapy switch she developed high fever, chills, progredient general weakness, headaches, abdominal complaints, generalised rash as well as thrombocytopaenia, eosinophilia, elevated liver enzymes, declining kidney, and pulmonary function as well as a maculopapular exanthema. She was diagnosed with drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) and quickly started recovery after initiation of a high steroid substitution. Under steroid dose reduction, the exanthema worsened and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) was histologically diagnosed. After a series of unsuccessful therapeutic approaches (high dose steroid, human immunoglobulins and ciclosporin) the patient received a single dose of the TNF-alpha inhibitor etanercept, which led to a quick recovery. This case demonstrates that DRESS and TEN can present a spectrum of possibly transitioning SCARs providing a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Nevertheless, in a such complicated therapeutic setting, etanercept may be lifesaving even after multiple previous unsuccessful therapies. This effective approach provides evidence SCARs due to BRAF/MEK targeted therapy may be driven by TNF-alpha.
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- Krista Yordanova
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and AllergologySaarland University Medical CenterHomburg/SaarGermany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and AllergologySaarland University Medical CenterHomburg/SaarGermany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and AllergologySaarland University Medical CenterHomburg/SaarGermany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and AllergologySaarland University Medical CenterHomburg/SaarGermany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and AllergologySaarland University Medical CenterHomburg/SaarGermany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and AllergologySaarland University Medical CenterHomburg/SaarGermany
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Matsuura H, Kiura Y, Kishida M. Periorbital swelling with crusted lesions: Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms. Am J Med Sci 2022; 364:e8-e9. [PMID: 35718126 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2022.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Hiroki Matsuura
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan; Department of Emergency Medicine, Okayama City Hosipital, Okayama, Japan.
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan; Department of Internal Medicine, Kagamino National Insurance Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan; Department of Endocrinology, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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Kumachev A, Andany N, Huang WY, Zipursky JS. A 47-Year-Old Man with Fever and Rash. NEJM EVIDENCE 2022; 1:EVIDmr2200179. [PMID: 38319841 DOI: 10.1056/evidmr2200179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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A 47-Year-Old Man with Fever and RashA 47-year-old man presented for evaluation of fevers, rash, and diffuse muscle aches. How do you approach the evaluation, and what is the differential diagnosis?
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- Alexander Kumachev
- The Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Laboratory Medicine Training Programs, University of Toronto
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- The Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Laboratory Medicine Training Programs, University of Toronto
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- The Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Laboratory Medicine Training Programs, University of Toronto
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- The Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Laboratory Medicine Training Programs, University of Toronto
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Budh DP, Hawa S, Rios D, Chilakala A, Paniagua JA. Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis in a Setting of Cutaneous Lymphoma. Cureus 2022; 14:e29754. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.29754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Kasitinon SY, Nyaundi T, Patel T, Foshee JB. Modafinil-induced drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome. JAAD Case Rep 2022; 27:131-133. [PMID: 36046806 PMCID: PMC9421082 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2022.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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- Stacy Y Kasitinon
- Internal Medicine Department, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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- Internal Medicine Department, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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- Internal Medicine Department, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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- Internal Medicine Department, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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Wu F, Jin T, Shang C, Lin X, Gong X, Wang Z. Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome induced by propylthiouracil: case report and literature review. ALLERGY, ASTHMA, AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 18:69. [PMID: 35933436 PMCID: PMC9357314 DOI: 10.1186/s13223-022-00707-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS) is a rare, potentially life-threatening systemic drug reaction. Antithyroid drugs (ATDs) causing DIHS have seldom been reported before. Case presentation We present a case of propylthiouracil (PTU)-induced DIHS, which included fever, skin rash, lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, serious liver and kidney dysfunction, peripheral blood eosinophilia, and atypical lymphocytosis. Following supportive therapy, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and systemic corticosteroid, the patient experienced a resolution of fever and rash combined with progressive normalization of hematological index and organ function. These clinical features, and the skin lesion biopsy confirmed DIHS diagnosis. Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the second reported case of PTU-induced DIHS worldwide and the first human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing of PTU-induced DIHS. Clinicians should cautiously distinguish hyperthyroidism etiology and identify the indication of ATDs. Timely recognition and formal DIHS treatment are required in patients with ATDs.
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- Fang Wu
- Department of Endocrinology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Biomedical Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Pujiang People Hospital, Pujiang Country, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhang Y, Wang X, Cheng Y, Wang X, Zhang Y. A typical presentation of moxifloxacin-induced DRESS syndrome with pulmonary involvement: a case report and review of the literature. BMC Pulm Med 2022; 22:279. [PMID: 35854287 PMCID: PMC9297593 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-022-02064-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a kind of hypersensitivity drug reaction involving the skin and multiple internal organ systems. Moxifloxacin has rarely been reported to be a drug that is associated with DRESS syndrome. Lungs are less frequently involved in DRESS syndrome, but their involvements may herald more serious clinical processes. We present a rare typical case of moxifloxacin-induced DRESS syndrome with lungs involved. Valuable clinical data such as changes in the pulmonary imaging and pulmonary function tests was recorded. This case is important for the differential diagnosis of DRESS syndrome with lungs involved by providing clinical manifestations, CT imaging, pulmonary function tests, and biopsy pathological characteristics. The changes in pulmonary imaging and pulmonary function tests may help us understand the mechanism of DRESS syndrome further. Case presentation We report a case of a 47-year-old woman who was treated with oral moxifloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia. The patient subsequently developed a cough, fever, liver injury, skin rash, hematologic abnormalities, and shortness of breath (SOB) followed by pharyngeal herpes and peripheral neuritis. These symptoms, clinical lab index, and CT scan of the lungs improved after the withdrawal of moxifloxacin. The probability of moxifloxacin-induced DRESS syndrome was rated as “Definite”, with 7 scores graded by RegiSCAR. A literature search was also performed with “fluoroquinolones,” “moxifloxacin,” “ciprofloxacin,” “levofloxacin,” “delafloxacin,” and “DRESS” or “drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS)” as the keywords that were put into PubMed. The overall pulmonary involvement was approximately 9.1% (1/11). It is a rare reported case of DRESS syndrome with pulmonary involvement induced by moxifloxacin. We summarized detailed clinical data, including pulmonary imaging and pulmonary function changes. Conclusion This is a rare reported case of DRESS syndrome with pulmonary involvement induced by moxifloxacin. Prompt recognition and correct diagnosis can promote appropriate treatment and accelerate recovery. This case is important for us as a reference in the differential diagnosis of DRESS syndrome and helps us further understand the mechanism of DRESS syndrome.
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- Yinhong Zhang
- Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Fourth Clinical College of Peking University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Fourth Clinical College of Peking University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Fourth Clinical College of Peking University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Fourth Clinical College of Peking University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Fourth Clinical College of Peking University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China.
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Lafkih MA, mimouni H, Azizi M, Abderrahim EK, Maarad M, Houssam B, Housni B. A fatal presentation of DRESS syndrome with multiple visceral failure mimicking septic shock. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 79:104110. [PMID: 35860088 PMCID: PMC9289482 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Ilina YV, Fedorova TA, Tazina SY, Sotnikova TI, Semenenko NA, Loshchits NV, Bolshakov SA, Kiseleva NV, Pavlov CS. DRESS syndrome on the background of adding meropenem to carbamazepine therapy: a clinical case. SECHENOV MEDICAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.47093/2218-7332.2022.407.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Yu. V. Ilina
- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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- City Clinical Hospital named after S.P. Botkin of the Moscow Healthcare Department
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- City Clinical Hospital named after S.P. Botkin of the Moscow Healthcare Department
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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Tempark T, John S, Rerknimitr P, Satapornpong P, Sukasem C. Drug-Induced Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions: Insights Into Clinical Presentation, Immunopathogenesis, Diagnostic Methods, Treatment, and Pharmacogenomics. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:832048. [PMID: 35517811 PMCID: PMC9065683 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.832048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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SCARs are rare and life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions. In general, the increased duration of hospital stays and the associated cost burden are common issues, and in the worst-case scenario, they can result in mortality. SCARs are delayed T cell-mediated hypersensitivity reactions. Recovery can take from 2 weeks to many months after dechallenging the culprit drugs. Genetic polymorphism of the HLA genes may change the selection and presentation of antigens, allowing toxic drug metabolites to initiate immunological reactions. However, each SCARs has a different onset latency period, clinical features, or morphological pattern. This explains that, other than HLA mutations, other immuno-pathogenesis may be involved in drug-induced severe cutaneous reactions. This review will discuss the clinical morphology of various SCARs, various immune pathogenesis models, diagnostic criteria, treatments, the association of various drug-induced reactions and susceptible alleles in different populations, and the successful implementation of pharmacogenomics in Thailand for the prevention of SCARs.
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- Therdpong Tempark
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,The Pediatrics-Thai Severe Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction (Ped-Thai-SCAR) Research Group, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Laboratory for Pharmacogenomics, Somdech Phra Debaratana Medical Center (SDMC), Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- The Thai Severe Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction (Thai-SCAR) Research Group, Bangkok, Thailand.,Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Skin, and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of General Pharmacy Practice, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, College of Pharmacy, Rangsit University, Pathum Thani, Thailand.,Excellence Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine Centre, College of Pharmacy, Rangsit University, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- The Pediatrics-Thai Severe Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction (Ped-Thai-SCAR) Research Group, Bangkok, Thailand.,Division of Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Laboratory for Pharmacogenomics, Somdech Phra Debaratana Medical Center (SDMC), Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.,The Thai Severe Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction (Thai-SCAR) Research Group, Bangkok, Thailand.,Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine, The Preventive Genomics & Family Check-up Services Center, Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.,MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Shields BE, Wanat KA, Chiu YE. Undiagnosed and Rare Diseases in Critical Care. Crit Care Clin 2022; 38:243-269. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccc.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Gottlieb M, Figlewicz MR, Rabah W, Buddan D, Long B. Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms: An emergency medicine focused review. Am J Emerg Med 2022; 56:1-6. [PMID: 35338896 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2022.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a severe drug reaction associated with potentially severe morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE This narrative review evaluates the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of DRESS for emergency clinicians. DISCUSSION DRESS is a severe hypersensitivity reaction which can involve multiple organ systems, including the skin, lymphatic system, lungs, kidneys, and heart. Treatment is primarily supportive care combined with removal of the offending agent and initiation of corticosteroids. Additional options include cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, intravenous immunoglobulin, and N-acetylcysteine. CONCLUSION It is important for the emergency clinician to be aware of the diagnosis and management of DRESS in order to best optimize care for these patients.
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- Michael Gottlieb
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, USA.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, USA
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Ammirati E, Bizzi E, Veronese G, Groh M, Van de Heyning CM, Lehtonen J, Pineton de Chambrun M, Cereda A, Picchi C, Trotta L, Moslehi JJ, Brucato A. Immunomodulating Therapies in Acute Myocarditis and Recurrent/Acute Pericarditis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:838564. [PMID: 35350578 PMCID: PMC8958011 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.838564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The field of inflammatory disease of the heart or "cardio-immunology" is rapidly evolving due to the wider use of non-invasive diagnostic tools able to detect and monitor myocardial inflammation. In acute myocarditis, recent data on the use of immunomodulating therapies have been reported both in the setting of systemic autoimmune disorders and in the setting of isolated forms, especially in patients with specific histology (e.g., eosinophilic myocarditis) or with an arrhythmicburden. A role for immunosuppressive therapies has been also shown in severe cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a condition that can be associated with cardiac injury and acute myocarditis. Furthermore, ongoing clinical trials are assessing the role of high dosage methylprednisolone in the context of acute myocarditis complicated by heart failure or fulminant presentation or the role of anakinra to treat patients with acute myocarditis excluding patients with hemodynamically unstable conditions. In addition, the explosion of immune-mediated therapies in oncology has introduced new pathophysiological entities, such as immune-checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis and new basic research models to understand the interaction between the cardiac and immune systems. Here we provide a broad overview of evolving areas in cardio-immunology. We summarize the use of new imaging tools in combination with endomyocardial biopsy and laboratory parameters such as high sensitivity troponin to monitor the response to immunomodulating therapies based on recent evidence and clinical experience. Concerning pericarditis, the normal composition of pericardial fluid has been recently elucidated, allowing to assess the actual presence of inflammation; indeed, normal pericardial fluid is rich in nucleated cells, protein, albumin, LDH, at levels consistent with inflammatory exudates in other biological fluids. Importantly, recent findings showed how innate immunity plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of recurrent pericarditis with raised C-reactive protein, with inflammasome and IL-1 overproduction as drivers for systemic inflammatory response. In the era of tailored medicine, anti-IL-1 agents such as anakinra and rilonacept have been demonstrated highly effective in patients with recurrent pericarditis associated with an inflammatory phenotype.
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- Enrico Ammirati
- De Gasperis Cardio Center and Transplant Center, Niguarda Hospital, Milano, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- National Reference Center for Hypereosinophilic Syndromes, CEREO, Suresnes, France
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Foch, Suresnes, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Antwerp University Hospital, and GENCOR Research Group, Antwerp University, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart and Lung Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Sorbonne Université, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Hôpital La Pitié-Salpêtrière, Service de Médecine Intensive-Réanimation, Paris, France
- Sorbonne Université, APHP, Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière, Service de Médecine Interne 2, Centre de Référence National Lupus et SAPL et Autres Maladies Auto-immunes et Systémiques Rares, Paris, France
- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, UMRS_1166-ICAN, ICAN, Paris, France
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- Cardiovascular Department, Association Socio Sanitary Territorial Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milano, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Milano, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Milano, Italy
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- Section of Cardio-Oncology and Immunology, Division of Cardiology and the Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Internal Medicine, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Milano, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences “Luigi Sacco, ” Fatebenefratelli Hospital, University of Milano, Milano, Italy
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Morbilliform Eruptions in the Hospitalized Child. Dermatol Clin 2022; 40:191-202. [PMID: 35366972 PMCID: PMC8896762 DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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de Groot AC. Patch testing in Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS): a literature review. Contact Dermatitis 2022; 86:443-479. [PMID: 35233782 DOI: 10.1111/cod.14090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The literature on positive patch test results in drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is reviewed. 105 drugs were identified that have together caused 536 positive patch tests in 437 patients suffering from DRESS. By far most reactions (n=145) were caused by carbamazepine, followed by amoxicillin, isoniazid, phenytoin, ethambutol, fluindione, phenobarbital, rifampicin, and ceftriaxone; 43 drugs each caused a single case only. The drug classes causing the highest number of reactions are anticonvulsants (39%), beta-lactam antibiotics (20%), antituberculosis agents (11%), non-beta-lactam antibiotics (6%) and iodinated contrast media (5%). The sensitivity of patch testing (percentage of positive reactions) is high for anticonvulsants (notably carbamazepine), beta-lactam antibiotics (notably amoxicillin) and possibly iodinated contrast media. Allopurinol and sulfasalazine frequently cause DRESS, but never give positive patch tests. Patch testing in DRESS appears to be safe, although mild recurrence of DRESS symptoms, mostly skin reactions, may not be rare. Multiple drug hypersensitivity was found to occur in 16% of all patients, but it is argued that the true frequency is (far) higher. Clinical aspects of DRESS, including diagnosing the disease and identifying culprit drugs (patch tests, intradermal tests, in vitro tests, challenge tests) are also provided, emphasizing the role of patch testing. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Anton C de Groot
- dermatologist np Schipslootweg 5, 8351, HV, Wapserveen, The Netherlands
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Radovanovic M, Jevtic D, Calvin AD, Petrovic M, Paulson M, Rueda Prada L, Sprecher L, Savic I, Dumic I. "Heart in DRESS": Cardiac Manifestations, Treatment and Outcome of Patients with Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms Syndrome: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11030704. [PMID: 35160164 PMCID: PMC8836915 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11030704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cardiac involvement in drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DS) is rare but associated with high mortality. The aim of this research was to systematically review case reports by PRISMA guidelines in order to synthetize the knowledge of cardiac manifestations of DS. We identified 42 cases from 36 case reports. Women were two times more affected than men. Two-thirds of patients had cardiac manifestation in the initial phase of the disease, while in one-third of cases cardiac manifestations developed later (mean time of 70 ± 63 days). The most common inciting medications were minocycline (19%) and allopurinol (12%). In 17% of patients, the heart was the only internal organ affected, while the majority (83%) had at least one additional organ involved, most commonly the liver and the kidneys. Dyspnea (55%), cardiogenic shock (43%), chest pain (38%), and tachycardia (33%) were the most common cardiac signs and symptoms reported. Patients frequently had an abnormal ECG (71.4%), and a decrease in left ventricular ejection fraction was the most common echocardiographic finding (45%). Endomyocardial biopsy or histological examination at autopsy was performed in 52.4%, with the predominant finding being fulminant eosinophilic myocarditis with acute necrosis in 70% of those biopsied. All patients received immunosuppressive therapy with intravenous steroids, while non-responders were more likely to have received IVIG, cyclosporine, mycophenolate, and other steroid-sparing agents (60%). Gender and degree of left ventricular systolic dysfunction were not associated with outcomes, but short latency between drug exposure and the first DRESS symptom onset (<15 days) and older age (above 65 years) was associated with death. This underscores the potential importance of heightened awareness and early treatment.
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- Milan Radovanovic
- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (M.R.); (A.D.C.); (M.P.); (L.R.P.); (L.S.)
- Department of Hospital Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.J.); (I.S.)
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- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (M.R.); (A.D.C.); (M.P.); (L.R.P.); (L.S.)
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA;
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- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (M.R.); (A.D.C.); (M.P.); (L.R.P.); (L.S.)
- Department of Hospital Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (M.R.); (A.D.C.); (M.P.); (L.R.P.); (L.S.)
- Department of Hospital Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (M.R.); (A.D.C.); (M.P.); (L.R.P.); (L.S.)
- Department of Hospital Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.J.); (I.S.)
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- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (M.R.); (A.D.C.); (M.P.); (L.R.P.); (L.S.)
- Department of Hospital Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
- Correspondence:
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Kim HN, Kim SY, Kim KM, Chun YH, Kim HH, Kim JT. DRESS (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms) syndrome induced by lamotrigine in a child. ALLERGY ASTHMA & RESPIRATORY DISEASE 2022. [DOI: 10.4168/aard.2022.10.1.66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Ha Na Kim
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Chen HC, Wang RC, Tsai HP, Medeiros LJ, Chang KC. Morphologic Spectrum of Lymphadenopathy in Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms Syndrome. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2021; 146:1084-1093. [PMID: 34902854 DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2021-0087-oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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CONTEXT.— Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a drug-induced, adverse T-cell-mediated hypersensitivity reaction that most often involves skin. The pathologic findings of DRESS-related lymphadenopathy have been described infrequently in the literature. OBJECTIVE.— To present a case series of DRESS-related lymphadenopathy with an emphasis on the morphologic spectrum. DESIGN.— We describe detailed clinical and pathologic findings along with the literature review. We focus on the differential diagnosis between DRESS lymphadenopathy and angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL). RESULTS.— There were 4 men and 1 woman with a mean age of 41 years (range, 23-59 years). One patient (20%) died. Three lymph node biopsy specimens showed a pattern reminiscent of AITL (AITL-like pattern) and 2 cases showed necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi-like pattern), associated with vasculitis in 1 case. The AITL-like morphology of DRESS-related lymphadenopathy may be difficult to distinguish from genuine AITL. The clinical information is important for differential diagnosis, including history of drug exposure, age, and the rarity or absence of AITL-associated manifestations such as hemolytic anemia and hypergammaglobulinemia. Molecular analysis of the T-cell receptor genes is helpful, typically revealing a polyclonal pattern in DRESS-related lymphadenopathy. CONCLUSIONS.— In the literature, 4 histologic patterns of DRESS lymphadenopathy have been described: reactive lymphoid hyperplasia, necrotizing lymphadenitis, Hodgkin lymphoma-like, and AITL-like. These patterns, particularly those that resemble lymphoma, highlight the importance of correct diagnosis to avoid unnecessary therapies.
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- Hui-Chun Chen
- From the Department of Pathology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan (Chen, Tsai, Chang)
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- the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan (Wang)
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- From the Department of Pathology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan (Chen, Tsai, Chang)
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- the Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (Medeiros)
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- the Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Chang).,the Department of Pathology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Chang)
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Cho A, Lee JM, Hong K, Han ES, Hong SK, Choi Y, Yi NJ, Lee KW, Suh KS. Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome in liver transplantation. Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg 2021; 25:551-555. [PMID: 34845130 PMCID: PMC8639316 DOI: 10.14701/ahbps.2021.25.4.551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a rare delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction that causes skin abnormalities and mucosal involvement of the entire body. This is a case report of DRESS occurring in a liver transplantation recipient after taking drugs. A 57-year-old female patient with hepatocellular carcinoma underwent living donor liver transplantation in April 2019. She had no previous medical histories relevant to allergic diseases. There were no adverse events during hospitalization. She was admitted to evaluate and treat a headache occurring at one month after transplantation. However, she suffered from adverse drug reactions after taking anticonvulsants, showing skin rash, itching sense, and fever with eosinophilia. Piperacillin/Tazoperan was administered for ten days as an empirical antibiotic. Skin biopsy was performed on postoperative day 106 for erythematous maculopapular rash in the arms, legs, and torso. Her symptoms improved after discontinuation of the suspected medication with conservative skin treatment and high-dose steroid treatment. This case suggests that suspicion of drug history is essential for early diagnosis and management of DRESS.
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- Ara Cho
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Hashizume H, Ishikawa Y, Ajima S. Is steroid pulse therapy a suitable treatment for drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms? A systematic review of case reports in patients treated with corticosteroids in Japan. J Dermatol 2021; 49:303-307. [PMID: 34755354 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms is a life-threatening severe cutaneous adverse reaction, characterized by multiple organ involvement and reactivation of herpes viruses. Although the mainstay of treatment is a high dosage of corticosteroids delivered by pulse therapy or conventional oral administration, it remains debatable which mode is better. To clarify this issue, we reviewed publications in Japan of 299 cases of drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms treated with corticosteroids, to evaluate safety concerns with regards to these two modes of treatment. As a result, we found that patients treated with pulse therapy more frequently suffered cytomegalovirus reactivation, persistency, and high mortality but less frequently experienced herpesvirus 6 reactivation or type 1 diabetes compared with those undergoing conventional treatment, suggesting that the administration mode may differentially modulate inflammatory responses toward distinct consequences. This is the first statistical analysis revealing that steroid pulse therapy frequently resulted in severe sequelae with high mortality. In terms of the risk of serious consequences, we consider that steroid pulse therapy should be eschewed for the treatment of drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.
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- Hideo Hashizume
- Department of Dermatology, Iwata City Hospital, Iwata, Japan.,Graduate School of Public Health, Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Iwata City Hospital, Iwata, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Iwata City Hospital, Iwata, Japan
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Ben Salha W, Moussaoui E, Oualha L, Anoun J, Douki N. Erosive cheilitis as an early manifestation in DRESS syndrome. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:e05123. [PMID: 34849230 PMCID: PMC8609185 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a distinct part of severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs). It is characterized by fever, rash, hematologic abnormalities, lymphadenopathy, or/and different degrees of visceral organ involvement. Its diagnosis is particularly challenging due to the variability of its clinical presentations and its long latency period (2-6 weeks). Allopurinol, an uric acid-lowering drug, has been incriminated in several cases of allopurinol-induced DRESS syndrome. Through this paper, we present a case of allopurinol-induced DRESS syndrome with initial oral mucosal involvement. A 69-year-old female patient presented with an erosive cheilitis that started 1 week prior to his presentation. The cheilitis was associated with maculopapular rash and fever. She started taking allopurinol, as treatment of Gout, 6 weeks before hospitalization. The histologic findings obtained from skin biopsy were consistent with a toxic drug reaction. A complete blood count (CBC) showed a moderate eosinophilia. Alteration of renal function was also noted, and the diagnosis of allopurinol-induced DRESS syndrome was made. Systemic corticosteroid therapy was therefore started. The patient completely recovered and had been healthy for 3 years before developing a recurrence after re-challenge with allopurinol.
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- Wahbi Ben Salha
- Department of Dental MedicineDental Faculty of MonastirSAHLOUL Hospital (Sousse)University of MonastirMonastirTunisia
- Laboratory of Oral Health and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation (LR12ES11)University of MonastirMonastirTunisia
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- Department of Dental MedicineDental Faculty of MonastirSAHLOUL Hospital (Sousse)University of MonastirMonastirTunisia
- Laboratory of Oral Health and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation (LR12ES11)University of MonastirMonastirTunisia
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- Department of Dental MedicineDental Faculty of MonastirSAHLOUL Hospital (Sousse)University of MonastirMonastirTunisia
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- Department of Internal MedicineFaculty of Medicine of SousseSAHLOUL Hospital (Sousse)SousseTunisia
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- Department of Dental MedicineDental Faculty of MonastirSAHLOUL Hospital (Sousse)University of MonastirMonastirTunisia
- Laboratory of Oral Health and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation (LR12ES11)University of MonastirMonastirTunisia
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Statin-induced DRESS: Seldom Considered. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2021; 128:226-228. [PMID: 34732377 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2021.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Murteira F, Oliveira P, Miranda J, Moreira A, Correira M. DRESS syndrome (drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms): sometimes, not all signs are there. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.4081/itjm.2021.1475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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DRESS syndrome is a rare and potentially fatal multisystemic reaction that occurs two to six weeks after exposure to certain drugs. It is characterized by fever, eosinophilia, and skin rash. Case of a 37-year-old man, black, with gout (started allopurinol 4 weeks before). He arrived at the Emergency Room complaining of headache, fever, abdominal pain, and scattered maculopapular skin lesions. The conducted study showed elevated transaminases and C-reactive protein, hepatomegaly, and peri-hepatic adenomegalies. Allopurinol was stopped, but throughout hospitalization, liver, renal and neurological dysfunctions (with meningoencephalitis) worsened; it also appeared eosinophilia. A skin biopsy was performed, the possibility of DRESS syndrome was assumed, and methylprednisolone 2 mg/kg/day was started, with progressive improvement. The skin biopsy was compatible with DRESS. The described case reveals some peculiarities. Among the most relevant arethe late onset of eosinophilia and the difficulty in evaluating the rash due to the patient's skin tone and neurological manifestations (rare).
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Less Known Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome: A Systematic Review of the Literature. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10184287. [PMID: 34575398 PMCID: PMC8467470 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10184287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a potentially life threatening severe cutaneous drug reaction. Most patients develop eosinophilia, a rash, a fever, lymphadenopathy and variable visceral organ involvement 2–6 weeks following exposure to the inciting medication. Unlike other severe cutaneous drug reactions, internal organ involvement that leads to high mortality is a unique feature of DRESS syndrome. While the liver is the most common internal organ involved, literally every other visceral organ can be affected in this syndrome. The lesser-known gastrointestinal manifestations of this syndrome include esophagitis, gastritis, enteritis, colitis, pancreatitis and a late autoimmune sequela due to pancreatic injury such as fulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus, autoimmune type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus. While these entities are less common, they are associated with equally severe complications and adverse patient outcomes. In this review, we synthetize data on these rare manifestations using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The liver, the most common visceral organ involved, has been described as part of DRESS elsewhere and is not included in the scope of this article.
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