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A case of Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome with Subcarinal Lymph node Enlargement and Eosinophilic Pneumonia Induced by Carbamazepine

Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases,
2004, v.57 no.1, pp.55-60







& (2004). A case of Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome with Subcarinal Lymph node Enlargement and Eosinophilic Pneumonia Induced by Carbamazepine. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases, 57(1), 55-60.
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Abstract

Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome (AHS) is an uncommon, but potentially fatal and mutilsystemic disorder that occurs after exposure to the arene oxide-producing anticonvulsants-carbamzepine, phenobarbital and phenytoin. The multisystemic reactions include fever, skin eruptions, lymphadenopathy, hematologic abnormality and hepatitis. The diagnosis of AHS is made by history of drug exposure and clinical course. No specific treatments are proved as benefit except discontinuing the offending drug and trying the steroids in some severe cases. We report a case of carbamazepine induced anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome characterized by skin rash, eosinophilia, subcarinal lymphadenopathy and eosinophilic pneumonia. The patient was resolved completely after only discontinuing carbamazepine.(Tuberc Respir Dis 2004; 57:55-60)

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Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome, Carbamazepine, Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome, Carbamazepine

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