Acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis induced by hydroxychloroquine: case report

We report a 45-year-old woman who presented an acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis induced by hydroxychloroquine. Acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis is a severe eruption that is usually drug related. This side effect should be known as new therapeutic challenge would induce more severe...

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Published in:La revue de medecine interne 2010-03, Vol.31 (3), p.e7-e8
Main Authors: Djennane, M, Tablit, I, Billhot, M, Banal, F
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis - chemically induced
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis - diagnosis
Antirheumatic Agents - adverse effects
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Hydroxychloroquine - adverse effects
Middle Aged
Severity of Illness Index
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Summary:We report a 45-year-old woman who presented an acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis induced by hydroxychloroquine. Acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis is a severe eruption that is usually drug related. This side effect should be known as new therapeutic challenge would induce more severe clinical features.
ISSN:1768-3122
DOI:10.1016/j.revmed.2009.03.350