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Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis as a delayed dermatotoxic reaction to IV-administered nonionic contrast media.

Peterson A, Katzberg RW, Fung MA, Wootton-Gorges SL, Dager W

Department of Radiology, University of California Davis Medical Center, 4860 Y St., Ste. 3100, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.

OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to report three delayed, generalized, and protracted cutaneous reactions in two patients that are compatible with acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) after contrast medium administration. CONCLUSION: Radiologists and referring clinicians need to be aware of late adverse reactions to the administration of contrast media and to distinguish these from other possible causes.

Published 24 July 2006 in AJR Am J Roentgenol, 187(2): W198-201.
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