A Case of Allopurinol Hypersensitivity Syndrome.
10.5021/ad.2003.15.3.107
- Author:
Hyun Jin JEON
;
Hyeong Don BANG
;
Kwang Ho KIM
;
Kwang Joong KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Allopurinol Hypersensitivity Syndrome
- MeSH:
Adult;
Allopurinol*;
Exanthema;
Female;
Fever;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity*;
Liver Diseases;
Plasma;
Uric Acid;
Xanthine Oxidase
- From:Annals of Dermatology
2003;15(3):107-109
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor widely used to control plasma uric acid levels. Serious and life threatening adverse effects such as the allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome(AHS) are rare. We describe a 32-year-old female patient who was treated with allopurinol and developed fever, rash, and renal and liver dysfunction.
