Hydroxychloroquine-induced DRESS syndrome

Clin Rheumatol. 2008 Apr;27(4):537-9. doi: 10.1007/s10067-007-0772-1. Epub 2007 Oct 20.

Abstract

The authors describe the first case of drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome caused by hydroxychloroquine treatment in a male patient affected by seronegative arthritis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antirheumatic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antirheumatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arthritis / drug therapy
  • Eosinophilia / chemically induced*
  • Eosinophilia / diagnosis
  • Exanthema / chemically induced*
  • Exanthema / diagnosis
  • Fever / chemically induced*
  • Fever / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Hydroxychloroquine / adverse effects*
  • Hydroxychloroquine / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Hydroxychloroquine