Abstract
Dapsone is a sulfone-type drug used widely for different infectious, immune, and hypersensitivity disorders as an antibacterial treatment alone or in combination for leprosy and sometimes for infected skin lesions. DHS is a severe idiosyncratic adverse reaction with multi-organ involvement. However, acute necrotic hepatitis requiring an emergent LT is rare. Herein, we report a case of 12-yr-old girl who suffered from fulminant hepatitis and multi-organ failure due to DHS for PPD. She was saved by emergent LDLT. A high index of suspicion and rapid diagnosis are necessary not to miss this potentially lethal but rare disease.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | E240-E245 |
| Journal | Pediatric Transplantation |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2014 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome
- Fulminant hepatitis
- Liver transplant
- Pigmented purpuric dermatosis
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