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{{DRESS syndrome}} | {{DRESS syndrome}} | ||
{{CMG}}; {{AE}} | {{CMG}}; {{AE}} {{YD}}; {{SSK}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
*Rash is usually present. The following rashes have been described: | *Rash is usually present. The following rashes have been described: | ||
:*Diffuse exanthematous eruption (most common) | :*[[Diffuse exanthematous eruption]] (most common) | ||
:*Facial erythema | :*[[Facial erythema]] | ||
:*Erythroderma | :*[[Erythroderma]] | ||
:*Urticaria | :*[[Urticaria]] | ||
:*Exfolative dermatitis | :*[[Exfolative dermatitis]] | ||
:*Jaundice | :*[[Jaundice]] | ||
*Accompanying skin lesions have also been described: | *Accompanying skin lesions have also been described: | ||
:*Blister formation | :*[[Blister formation]] | ||
:*Vesicle formation | :*[[Vesicle formation]] | ||
:*Target lesions | :*[[Target lesions]] | ||
:*Cheilitis | :*[[Cheilitis]] | ||
===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
*Facial edema | *[[Facial edema]] | ||
*Oral and periral mucosal lesions | *Oral and periral mucosal lesions | ||
===Neck=== | ===Neck=== | ||
*Lymphadenopathy | *[[Lymphadenopathy]] | ||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
*Abdominal tenderness upon palpation of RUQ suggestive of hepatic involvement | *[[Abdominal tenderness]] upon palpation of RUQ suggestive of hepatic involvement | ||
*Hepatomegaly | *[[Hepatomegaly]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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
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
Skin
- Rash is usually present. The following rashes have been described:
- Accompanying skin lesions have also been described:
HEENT
- Facial edema
- Oral and periral mucosal lesions
Neck
Abdomen
- Abdominal tenderness upon palpation of RUQ suggestive of hepatic involvement
- Hepatomegaly