Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome
Background:
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction.
Objective:
To increase awareness of the potential for recurrence in patients with a history of DRESS syndrome and provide a brief review of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and management of this disease process.
Methods:
The authors selected and reviewed salient articles on the topic and incorporated pertinent information from the patient's clinical course.
Results:
A case of recurrent DRESS triggered by a structurally unrelated drug is presented, followed by discussion of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and management. Clinical pearls and pitfalls are emphasized for the practicing allergist, clinical immunologist, and fellow-in-training.
Conclusions:
The most important steps in the treatment of this condition are the identification and removal of the offending agent. Providers should be aware of the potential for recurrent DRESS and recognize the importance of prompt management.
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction.
Objective:
To increase awareness of the potential for recurrence in patients with a history of DRESS syndrome and provide a brief review of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and management of this disease process.
Methods:
The authors selected and reviewed salient articles on the topic and incorporated pertinent information from the patient's clinical course.
Results:
A case of recurrent DRESS triggered by a structurally unrelated drug is presented, followed by discussion of the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and management. Clinical pearls and pitfalls are emphasized for the practicing allergist, clinical immunologist, and fellow-in-training.
Conclusions:
The most important steps in the treatment of this condition are the identification and removal of the offending agent. Providers should be aware of the potential for recurrent DRESS and recognize the importance of prompt management.
Keywords: DRESS syndrome; drug allergy; drug eruption; drug hypersensitivity; drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome; eosinophilia
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: Allergy, Immunology and Immunizations Service, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Publication date: 01 November 2015
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