Abstract

GROS-OTERO, J.; GORRONO-ECHEBARRIA, M.  and  BENITEZ-HERREROS, J.. Bilateral acute anterior uveitis and anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol [online]. 2010, vol.85, n.11, pp.376-377. ISSN 0365-6691.

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.

Keywords : Acute anterior uveitis; Bilateral; Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome.

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