Eruptive pyogenic granulomas developing after drug hypersensitivity reaction

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009 May;60(5):855-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.11.021. Epub 2009 Feb 10.

Abstract

Lobular capillary hemangioma or pyogenic granuloma is a fairly common vascular tumor in the pediatric age group. The eruption of multiple pyogenic granulomas is a previously documented but uncommon phenomenon. We present a patient with disseminated pyogenic granulomas occurring after a drug hypersensitivity reaction, and address possible pathogenic factors related to their formation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Carbamazepine / adverse effects*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / complications*
  • Granuloma, Pyogenic / etiology*
  • Granuloma, Pyogenic / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Seizures / drug therapy
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Carbamazepine