Atypical Manifestation of DRESS Syndrome

  • Hakim C
  • Melitas C
  • Nguyen E
  • et al.
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Abstract

The differential for liver transaminases over 1000 units/liter typically includes liver ischemia, acute viral hepatitis, acetaminophen toxicity, and autoimmune hepatitis. Prompt evaluation is imperative as these etiologies can lead to fulminant liver failure. We present a case of transaminases over 1000 units/liter from an atypical etiology. A 52-year-old male, previously treated with allopurinol for an acute gout flare, presented with persistent fevers. Given that he had taken a “high-risk medication” 2–6 weeks before presentation, subsequently presented with fever, rash, renal impairment, elevated liver enzymes in the thousands, and peripheral eosinophilia, DRESS syndrome secondary to allopurinol was diagnosed.

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Hakim, C., Melitas, C., Nguyen, E., & Ngo, K. (2020). Atypical Manifestation of DRESS Syndrome. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2020, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/6863582

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