Two Cases of Dapsone Syndrome.
- Author:
Jae Wang KIM
1
;
Jin Seok KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Cheju National University, College of Medicine, Jeju, Korea. rulidroxim@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dapsone syndrome
- MeSH:
Dapsone*;
Exanthema;
Fever;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity;
Liver;
Male
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(5):655-659
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Dapsone syndrome is a rare, potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction to dapsone, presenting with a triad of fever, a rash, and internal organ involvement. We describe 2 cases of dapsone syndrome presenting like viral exanthem. Two male patients presented with a spiking fever and generalized eruptions, 2 to 3 weeks after initiation of dapsone. Clinicians should be aware of dapsone syndrome in patients who are on dapsone therapy and who have abnormal liver tests, fever and a rash.
