Abstract
A 28-year-old patient is described who presented with progressive dyspnoea and jaundice due to interstitial pneumonia and hepatitis. The most likely cause is a drug-related reaction to minocycline. We discuss the different kinds of drug-related reactions that are most likely involved.
MeSH terms
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Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
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Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / diagnostic imaging
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Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
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Dyspnea / chemically induced
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Dyspnea / diagnostic imaging
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Humans
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Lung Diseases, Interstitial / chemically induced*
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Lung Diseases, Interstitial / diagnostic imaging
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Male
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Minocycline / adverse effects*
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Radiography, Thoracic
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Minocycline