Immune/Inflammatory
Morning Report: DRESS Syndrome
Today’s Morning Report is presented by Dr. Peralta!
Today’s Morning Report is presented by Dr. Peralta!
Here’s Dr. Bart with today’s Morning Report! Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) PRESENTATION: Typical onset 26 weeks (within 2 months) Most common inciting drugs: Aromatic Anticonvulsants: Phenytoin, phenobarbital, allopurinol, sulfa NSAIDS, antiretroviral medications, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, antibiotics Fever and rash then systemic symptoms Read more…
Thanks to Dr. Nordstrom for today’s Morning Report! The Case: A 45 y.o female presents to the ED with a chief complaint of leg pain. She says the rash started 1 week ago and is located on both of her legs and also both ears. The rash has been Read more…