Fatal Itching and Failing Liver: A Case Report and Literature Review of Rare, Atypical DRESS (Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) Syndrome

Authors

Mohammed Abusuliman, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Mahmoud Amreia
Sheema Rehman, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Ammad J. Chaudhary, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Hazem Abosheaishaa
Taher Jamali, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Amir Hanafi

Recommended Citation

Abusuliman M, Amreia M, Rehman S, Chaudhary AJ, Abosheaishaa H, Jamali T, and Hanafi A. Fatal Itching and Failing Liver: A Case Report and Literature Review of Rare, Atypical DRESS (Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) Syndrome. Cureus 2024; 16(3):e55355.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

DRESS (Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) syndrome is a rare, life-threatening, hypersensitivity reaction. The prolonged course and non-specific symptoms of the condition make diagnosis challenging. We present a case of DRESS syndrome that was misdiagnosed as urticaria. Investigations revealed deranged liver and kidney functions and abnormal blood count. The presented case emphasizes the need to have a high suspicion for DRESS syndrome in patients who present with jaundice, generalized rash, acute renal failure, and acute liver failure.

PubMed ID

38559511

Volume

16

Issue

3

First Page

55355

Last Page

55355