Pityriasis rosea-like drug eruption due to nortriptyline in a patient with vulvodynia.
J Low Genit Tract Dis
; 17(2): 226-9, 2013 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Nortriptyline and other tricyclic antidepressants are widely used in the treatment of depression. They are also used in chronic pain syndromes such as vulvodynia. We report a case of pityriasis rosea (PR)-like eruption in a young woman who was treated with oral nortriptyline for vulvodynia. CASE REPORT The patient presented with photosensitivity and erythematous, well-defined, oval papules and patches, with fine collarettes of scale on the dorsal hands, upper arms, and trunk. She showed a complete resolution of her rash with discontinuation of nortriptyline, thereby supporting the diagnosis of a drug-induced reaction.COMMENT:
Pityriasis rosea-like drug eruptions have been associated with numerous medications, including angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, antirheumatic drugs, lithium, and, more recently, biologics such as imatinib, adalimumab, and etanercept. A literature review did not reveal an association between PR-like drug eruptions and tricyclic antidepressants such as nortriptyline. We report a case of PR-like drug reaction to nortriptyline for clinical interest.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pitiriasis Rosada
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Vulvodinia
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Antidepresivos
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Nortriptilina
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Low Genit Tract Dis
Asunto de la revista:
GINECOLOGIA
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos