| Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome treated with intravenous immunoglobulin. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20682208 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome is a severe, potentially life-threatening, reaction to the aromatic anticonvulsant medications. Reported here is a case of anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome secondary to phenobarbital in a 2-year-old boy; he responded to drug withdrawal, corticosteroids, and intravenous immunoglobulin. The literature regarding treatment of this syndrome is reviewed. |
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Authors:
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David C Dredge; Elizabeth C Parsons; Lindsay P Carter; Kevin J Staley |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric neurology Volume: 43 ISSN: 1873-5150 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr. Neurol. Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-04 Completed Date: 2010-11-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508183 Medline TA: Pediatr Neurol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 65-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. david.dredge@bhs.org |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Child, Preschool Drug Hypersensitivity / therapy* Humans Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use* Male Phenobarbital / adverse effects* Treatment Outcome |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; 50-06-6/Phenobarbital |
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