Interstitial granulomatous drug reaction
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Synopsis

The interstitial granulomatous drug reaction (IGDR) is a skin eruption with distinctive clinical and histopathological findings. Lesions are usually localized to skin folds, are asymptomatic, and may not begin until several weeks, months, or even years after drug initiation. Most lesions resolve over weeks following drug cessation. The exact mechanism is unknown.
Calcium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, lipid-lowering agents, antihistamines (H2 receptor antagonists), furosemide, carbamazepine, anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents, bupropion and tricyclic antidepressants, and soy have all been implicated.
Related topic: Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis
Calcium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, lipid-lowering agents, antihistamines (H2 receptor antagonists), furosemide, carbamazepine, anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents, bupropion and tricyclic antidepressants, and soy have all been implicated.
Related topic: Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis
Codes
ICD10CM:
L27.1 – Localized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments taken internally
SNOMEDCT:
81119003 – Dermatitis due to drug AND/OR medicine taken internally
L27.1 – Localized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments taken internally
SNOMEDCT:
81119003 – Dermatitis due to drug AND/OR medicine taken internally
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Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis associated with internal disease.
- Lupus erythematosus
- Granuloma annulare
- Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, granulomatous type
- Erythema annulare centrifugum
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lichenoid drug eruption
- Annulare erythema of Sjögren disease
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Drug Reaction Data
Below is a list of drugs with literature evidence indicating an adverse association with this diagnosis. The list is continually updated through ongoing research and new medication approvals. Click on Citations to sort by number of citations or click on Medication to sort the medications alphabetically.
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Last Reviewed:07/11/2018
Last Updated:07/11/2018
Last Updated:07/11/2018