TY - JOUR
T1 - Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis induced by oral fluconazole
AU - Alsadhan, A.
AU - Taher, M.
AU - Krol, A.
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Background: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a generalized, nonfollicular, pustular eruption of the skin associated with fever and leukocytosis. The cause of AGEP has mainly been attributed to drugs. Objective: We report a unique case of AGEP in a 75-year-old male caused by oral fluconazole. We include clinical as well as histological illustrations of our case. Conclusion: Based on a current literature search using the MEDLINE electronic database, this is the first reported case of AGEP arising from use of oral fluconazole. The clinical presentation, clinical course, and histology are consistent with prior reports of AGEP resulting from other drugs. AGEP should be considered a possible complication of oral fluconazole treatment.
AB - Background: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a generalized, nonfollicular, pustular eruption of the skin associated with fever and leukocytosis. The cause of AGEP has mainly been attributed to drugs. Objective: We report a unique case of AGEP in a 75-year-old male caused by oral fluconazole. We include clinical as well as histological illustrations of our case. Conclusion: Based on a current literature search using the MEDLINE electronic database, this is the first reported case of AGEP arising from use of oral fluconazole. The clinical presentation, clinical course, and histology are consistent with prior reports of AGEP resulting from other drugs. AGEP should be considered a possible complication of oral fluconazole treatment.
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U2 - 10.1007/s10227-001-0035-8
DO - 10.1007/s10227-001-0035-8
M3 - Article
C2 - 11992184
AN - SCOPUS:0036258940
SN - 1203-4754
VL - 6
SP - 122
EP - 124
JO - Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
JF - Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
IS - 2
ER -