Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), presenting with toxic epidermal necrolysis-like features, due to morphine: a neglected culprit?

Eur J Dermatol. 2011 May-Jun;21(3):427-8. doi: 10.1684/ejd.2011.1302.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis / chemically induced*
  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis / diagnosis
  • Aged
  • Back Pain / drug therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Drug Eruptions / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Morphine / adverse effects*
  • Narcotics / adverse effects
  • Skin / drug effects
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / complications*
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / diagnosis

Substances

  • Narcotics
  • Morphine