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2016-07-01

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis related to phenytoin administration. Case report

Pustulosis exantemática aguda generalizada relacionada al uso de fenitoína

Palabras clave:

Drug eruptions, Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis, hydantoins (en)
Drug eruptions, Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis, hydantoins (es)

Autores/as

  • Juan Raul Castro-Ayarza Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Eduardo Fierro Universidad Nacional de Colombia
The occurrence of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis adverse reactions to medication administration is becoming more frequent. This article reports the case of a 78-year-old woman who attended the clinic with generalized papules and pustules on the scalp, trunk and limbs, with a concordant histology  study and who was diagnosed with acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) associated with the use of phenytoin, a medication that may cause different skin reactions and that has been previously related to this disease. The patient was treated with systemic steroids and the disease had a satisfactory outcome.

La aparición de reacciones adversas a medicamentos del tipo pustulosis exantemática generalizada aguda es cada vez más frecuente. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 78 años quien acude a consulta presentando  unas pápulas y pústulas generalizadas en cuero cabelludo, tronco y extremidades, con estudio de histología compatible y a la que se le diagnostica pustulosis exantemática aguda generalizada (PEAG) asociada al uso de fenitoína, una medicación que puede provocar distintas reacciones cutáneas y que previamente se ha asociado a esta enfermedad. La paciente es tratada con esteroides sistémicos y la enfermedad llega a una resolución satisfactoria

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