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24 February 2021: Articles

Complicated Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome History in a 14-Year-Old

Unknown etiology, Challenging differential diagnosis, Diagnostic / therapeutic accidents, Unexpected drug reaction

Michael Tomani A* , Cristina Caridi A , Oksana Tatarina-Nulman A , Cascya Charlot A , Pramod Narula A

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.927951

Am J Case Rep 2021; 22:e927951

Table 2. Registry of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reaction (RegiSCAR) criteria.

1.Prolonged clinical symptoms 2 weeks after discontinuation of a medication
2.Maculopapular rash
3.Fever >38°C
4.Enlarged LN
5.Involvement of at least 1 internal organ (with ALT >100)
6.Eosinophilia (>1.5)
7.Leukocytosis

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American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923
American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923