Browsing by Author "Burakgazi-Dalkilic, Evren"

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A Case of Levetiracetam Induced Bullous Pemphigoid
(informa Healthcare, 2013) Karadag, Ayse Serap; Bilgili, Serap Gunes; Calka, Omer; Onder, Sevda; Kosem, Mustafa; Burakgazi-Dalkilic, Evren
Bullous pemphigoid is a chronic, acquired autoimmune skin disease. Certain drugs such as furosemide, penicillins, sulfonamides, ciprofloxacins, penicillamines, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, chloroquine, and phenacetin were reported to cause bullous pemphigoid. This is a case report of a 70-year-old female, who presented with the formation of diffuse cutaneous blister in month after starting to use levetiracetam. Dermatological exam and histopathological findings were consistent with bullous pemphigoid. To the best of our knowledge this is the first case of bullous pemphigoid in the literature associated with levetiracetam use.
Nasolacrimal System Obstruction, Ptosis and Esotropia Due To Chemotherapy in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
(informa Healthcare, 2013) Esmer, Oktay; Karadag, Remzi; Soylu, Erkan; Oner, Ahmet Faik; Burakgazi-Dalkilic, Evren
Eight-year-old girl was admitted to our clinic with the complaint of constant epiphora in the right eye. It was reported that this complaint began after the start of chemotherapy with a diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) about 5 years ago. In addition, eyelid ptosis associated with esotropia also occurred during that period. We found that nasolacrimal duct obstruction did not improve with medical treatment but ptosis and esotropia improved with pyridoxine and pyridostigmine treatment during that period. Examination of the eye on admission revealed nasolacrimal duct obstruction on the right side. Other ocular findings were normal. Nasolacrimal system obstruction, ptosis and esotropia combination has not been reported previously in patients using systemic drugs or receiving chemotherapy due to ALL.