Fatal phenytoin hypersensitivity syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The phenytoin (hydantoin) hypersensitivity syndrome is rare but potentially fatal. Often, as in this case, it presents with non-specific symptoms and signs, requiring a high degree of clinical suspicion for diagnosis.
Medical subject headings
- Drug Hypersensitivity
- Phenytoin