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{{DRESS syndrome}} | {{DRESS syndrome}} | ||
{{CMG}}; {{AE}} {{YD}} | {{CMG}}; {{AE}} {{YD}} {{SSK}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Common physical examination findings of patients with DRESS syndrome include [[fever|high-grade fever]], diffuse exanthematous eruption, [[lymphadenopathy]], [[facial edema]], [[abdominal tenderness]], and [[hepatomegaly]]. | Common physical examination findings of patients with DRESS syndrome include [[fever|high-grade fever]], diffuse exanthematous eruption, [[lymphadenopathy]], [[facial edema]], [[abdominal tenderness]], and [[hepatomegaly]]. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Physical examination findings of patients with DRESS syndrome include the following: | Physical examination findings of patients with DRESS syndrome include the following: | ||
===General Appearance=== | ===General Appearance=== | ||
*Patients typically appear sick-looking and tired | *Patients typically appear sick-looking and tired | ||
===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
*[[Fever]] (typically > 38 C) | *[[Fever]] (typically > 38 C) | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Dermatology]] | [[Category:Dermatology]] | ||
[[Category:Hematology]] | [[Category:Hematology]] | ||
[[Category:Hepatology]] | [[Category:Hepatology]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D. Serge Korjian M.D.
Overview
Common physical examination findings of patients with DRESS syndrome include high-grade fever, diffuse exanthematous eruption, lymphadenopathy, facial edema, abdominal tenderness, and hepatomegaly.
Physical Examination
Physical examination findings of patients with DRESS syndrome include the following:
General Appearance
- Patients typically appear sick-looking and tired
Vital Signs
- Fever (typically > 38 C)
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea
- Hypoxemia
Skin
- Rash is usually present. The following rashes have been described:
- Diffuse exanthematous eruption (most common)
- Facial erythema
- Erythroderma
- Urticaria
- Exfolative dermatitis
- Jaundice
- Accompanying skin lesions have also been described:
- Blister formation
- Vesicle formation
- Pustule formation
- Cheilitis
- Target lesions
HEENT
- Facial edema
- Oral and periral mucosal lesions
- Pharyngitis
Neck
Abdomen
- Abdominal tenderness upon palpation of RUQ suggestive of hepatic involvement
- Hepatomegaly