Leucomycin-induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis complicated with pitting edema of the legs

Abstract

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is characterized by fever, sterile nonfollicular pustules, and neutrophilia. More than 90% of cases of AGEP are induced by antibiotics such as aminopenicillins and macrolides. However, little is known about the side effects associated with leucomycin. To the best of our knowledge, the following case is the first one reporting leucomycin-induced AGEP. The case presented here is of a 43-year-old man who suffered from generalized pustulosis and severe leg edema 2 days after taking leucomycin for an upper respiratory tract infection. With discontinuation of leucomycin and a short course of systemic steroid treatment, these symptoms were gradually relieved.

Keywords

• acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)
• kitasamycin
• leg edema
• leucomycin