Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Hiba Rehman

Publications

• Case Report
  Ileitis: A Rare Side Effect of Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole
  Author(s): SAbdul Mannan Khan Minhas, Muhammad Asif Mangi, Hiba Rehman, Areen Basman Faisal Al- Taie and Hasan ZahidSAbdul Mannan Khan Minhas, Muhammad Asif Mangi, Hiba Rehman, Areen Basman Faisal Al- Taie and Hasan Zahid
  
  Introduction: Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX), a commonly used antibiotic, is generally well tolerated, with adverse effects occurring in 6% to 8% of patients. Among the most common side effects are gastrointestinal and cutaneous reactions. Ileitis has rarely been associated with TMP/SMX use. We report a patient who developed DRESS syndrome with visceral involvement masquerading as ileitis. Case Report: A 46 years old Hispanic male was treated with levofloxacin and then switched to TMP/SMX for urinary tract infection. The patient developed nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, arthalgias, myalgias and maculopapular rash. Colonoscopy showed ileitis and colitis confirmed by histopathology. Lab finding supported the diagnosis of drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome). Other causes of ileitis such as infections, .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7920.1000872

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