[Bilateral acute anterior uveitis and anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome].
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CLINICAL CASE A case is presented of a patient who developed skin lesions on the legs and a bilateral anterior uveitis after taking Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal). DISCUSSION The presence of uveitis in the context of an allergic reaction to an anticonvulsant is a very uncommon and can affect the internal organs. For this reason, it should be taken into account when carrying out a full assessment of a patient with a possible hypersensitivity reaction to a particular drug.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia
دوره 85 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010