2023
DOI: 10.3329/bjms.v22i1.61853
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Amlodipine-induced lichenoid drug eruption: A case report

Abstract: Lichenoid drug eruption is a rare side effect which may occur following administration of several types of medication. The pathogenesis of lichenoid drug eruption is postulated to be due to persistent activation of CD8 T lymphocytes against epidermal cells. There were only a few cases of Amlodipine-induced lichenoid drug eruption reported in literature. Due to the rare occurrence, this disease might be overlooked and lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment. It is vital for the attending medical practitioner to… Show more

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“… 7 To date, only one case of amlodipine-induced lichenoid drug eruption has been reported in Malaysia. 5 The patient had multiple lesions mainly on the tongue and right buccal mucosa, followed by violaceous papules on the right leg, in contrast to our case.…”
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confidence: 85%
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“… 7 To date, only one case of amlodipine-induced lichenoid drug eruption has been reported in Malaysia. 5 The patient had multiple lesions mainly on the tongue and right buccal mucosa, followed by violaceous papules on the right leg, in contrast to our case.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 85%
“… 1 - 4 In the medical literature, there have been only few reported cases of amlodipine-induced BLLs. 5 Herein, we present a case of amlodipine-induced BLLs, initially treated as OLP, which was re-evaluated and correctly diagnosed as being induced by amlodipine. This change in diagnosis was prompted by the realisation that the patient had started taking amlodipine before the appearance of the lesions.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%