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M Jakob¹, N Stuhrmann, J Jordan

¹Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde/Chirurgie, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 25, 53105, Bonn, Deutschland. mark.jakob@ukb.uni-bonn.de

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Fuchs' syndrome is a severe drug-induced skin reaction causing painful mouth sores and fever. Promptly stopping the causative medication and initiating cortisone therapy are crucial for recovery.

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Dermatology
Pharmacology
Internal Medicine

Background:

Fuchs' syndrome, a severe mucocutaneous drug reaction, presents with significant patient morbidity.
Early diagnosis and intervention are critical for managing this condition.

Observation:

A 24-year-old female presented with odynophagy, rhinitis, apathy, and fever, unresponsive to initial analgesics.
Physical examination revealed extensive erosive, edematous, and fibrin-covered mucosal lesions of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal areas, along with conjunctivitis and cheilitis.

Findings:

Laboratory findings included leukocytosis and elevated C-reactive protein.
The clinical presentation and patient history led to the diagnosis of Fuchs' syndrome, a severe medication-induced skin reaction.

Implications:

Discontinuation of the offending medication is paramount for patient recovery.
Early initiation of corticosteroid therapy significantly impacts treatment outcomes in Fuchs' syndrome.