Two Cases of Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis.
- Author:
Hyun Jin MO
1
;
Jung Hoon LEE
;
Chan Seok OH
;
Jeong Min YOO
;
Tae Yoon KIM
;
Jun Young LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijungbu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis(AGEP);
Mercury;
Carbamazepine
- MeSH:
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis*;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Carbamazepine;
Hypersensitivity;
Neutrophils
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2003;41(2):245-247
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis(AGEP) is characterized by the abrupt onset of widespread pustules on an erythematous base and rapid spontaneous healing. Most cases appear to be related to drug reactions, mainly antibiotics, viral infections, and hypersensitivity to mercury. We report two cases of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis which presented with widespread tiny pustules on the whole body. Histopathologic examinations of both cases showed subcorneal neutrophilic pustules with perivascular polymorphous cellular infiltration. We suspected that the possible cause of two cases was inhalant mercury and carbamazepine.
