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Cherepacha N, St George-Hyslop F, Chugani B, Alabdeen Y, Sanchez-Espino LF, Mahood Q, Sibbald C, Verstegen RHJ. Management and Long-Term Outcomes of Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DReSS) in Children: A Scoping Review. Am J Clin Dermatol 2024; 25:609-621. [PMID: 38755503 DOI: 10.1007/s40257-024-00867-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
Abstract
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DReSS) is known to cause mortality and long-term sequelae in the pediatric population, however there are no established clinical practice guidelines for the management of pediatric DReSS. We conducted a scoping review, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, to summarize the currently available data on treatment, mortality, and long-term sequelae of DReSS in children (aged 0-18 years). Data from 644 individuals revealed that various treatment strategies are being used in the management of pediatric DReSS, and strategies were often used in combination. The diversity in treatment approaches cannot be solely attributed to age or disease severity and reflects the lack of evidence-based management guidelines for DReSS. Children are also at risk of developing autoimmune sequelae following DReSS, most commonly thyroid disease and type 1 diabetes mellitus. We found that the eventual development of autoimmune disease was more often associated with DReSS caused by antibiotics, especially minocycline and sulfamethoxazole, in comparison with individuals who did not develop sequelae. In this study, we identify strengths and weaknesses in the currently available literature and highlight that future prospective studies with structured and long-term follow-up of children with DReSS are needed to better understand potential risk factors for mortality and development of sequelae after DReSS.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nicole Cherepacha
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
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- Division of Immunology and Allergy, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Paediatrics, Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Hospital Library, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada.
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Mori F, Caffarelli C, Caimmi S, Bottau P, Liotti L, Franceschini F, Cardinale F, Bernardini R, Crisafulli G, Saretta F, Novembre E. Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) in children. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2019; 90:66-79. [PMID: 30830064 PMCID: PMC6502175 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v90i3-s.8167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) is a severe reaction to drugs. Incidence of DRESS in children is not well known and the mortality rate seems to be lower than 10%. Anticonvulsants are the main drugs involved both in adults and in children. The treatment of choice is intravenous immunoglobulins and corticosteroids used in synergy. Today there are not controlled clinical trials regarding DRESS treatment in children. Anyway, the prompt withdrawn of the offending drug is of paramount importance for a better prognosis. DRESS sequels may occur, consequently, follow-up visits are required at least until the first year after the reaction. (www.actabiomedica.it)
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- Francesca Mori
- Allergy Unit, Department of Pediatric Medicine, Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.
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