DRESS syndrome secondary to phenytoin: a case report and review of the literature
DRESS syndrome should be suspected in patients on antiepileptics presenting with rash, eosinophilia, and systemic involvement. Timely drug withdrawal and corticosteroid therapy are essential for optimal outcomes.
Authors
- R Shakya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7345-5362)
- Ranjit Sah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2695-8714)
- Paras Yadav
- Sanjay Dhungana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9776-0361)
- Anish Paudyal
- Sachin Bhatta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8846-0500)
- Mukunda Thakur
- Sphurna Karki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2146-7367)
- Uday Poudel
Institutions
- Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (NP)
- Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000003243
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39