Levetiracetam-induced bullous pemphigoid in a young adult woman
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.12.017
Abstract: BP: bullous pemphigoid DIBP: drug-induced bullous pemphigoid INTRODUCTION Bullous pemphigoid (BP), the most common autoimmune subepidermal blistering disorder, is characterized by the presence of tense bullae caused by circulating autoantibodies against the hemidesmosomal components BP… read more here.
Keywords: induced bullous; bullous pemphigoid; woman; levetiracetam induced ... See more keywords
Levetiracetam-induced de novo psychosis: Is there a type of patient with epilepsy who is neurostructural and/or biologically more vulnerable to developing it?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2019.10.009
Abstract: The term ‘‘psychosis’’ comes from the Greek prefix ‘‘ o’’ (‘‘soul’’ or ‘‘mind’’) and suffix ‘‘ -’’ (‘‘abnormal condition’’).1 It is used to describe an altered mental state characterised by loss of the ability to… read more here.
Keywords: psychosis type; induced novo; novo psychosis; levetiracetam induced ... See more keywords
Levetiracetam-induced interstitial lung disease in a patient with advanced lung cancer
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2020.101241
Abstract: An 85-year-old woman with antibiotics-resistant pneumonia after surgery for metastatic brain tumor from lung cancer was consulted to our department. Chest CT showed diffuse GGO bilaterally. BALF showed elevated ratios of lymphocytes and CD4/CD8. Tests… read more here.
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Levetiracetam Induced Steven Johnson Syndrome with Acute Kidney Injury
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DOI: 10.17756/jnen.2020-072
Abstract: Levetiracetam is a newer anti-epileptic drug and has a novel mechanism of action, that is modulation of synaptic neuro-transmitter release. Due to its good oral tolerability, wide therapeutic range and minimal systemic adverse effects, it… read more here.
Keywords: kidney injury; johnson syndrome; levetiracetam; levetiracetam induced ... See more keywords