A Case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in a Hypoxic Brain Injury Patient Treated with Carbamazepine.
- Author:
Yong Ku KIM
1
;
Heon Jeong LEE
;
Chang Su HAN
;
Min Soo LEE
;
Dong Il KWAK
Author Information
1. Department of Neuropsychiatry, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carbamazepine;
Hypoxic brain injury;
Stevens Johnson syndrome
- MeSH:
Brain Injuries*;
Brain*;
Carbamazepine*;
Humans;
Hypoxia, Brain;
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome*
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
1997;36(4):770-773
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Although carbamazepine is being widely used in treatment of a variety of psychiatric disorders, it has some serious potential risks, including Stevens-johnson syndrome. Authors experienced in consultation a case of Stevens-johnson syndrome due to usage of carbamazepine. The patient was treated with carbamazepine to control for aggressive behavior after a hypoxic brain damage. Authors report a case of Stevens-johnson syndrome due to carbamazepine and also reviews related articles.
