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ArticleCureus2024

Atorvastatin-Associated Eosinophilic Spongiosis: A Case Report and a Relevant Literature Review of Dermatological Manifestations.

Feras Al-Moussally, Brittany M Thompson, Omar M Masarweh, Neel Shah, Sudeep Gaudi, Jorge Restrepo

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Feras Al-MoussallyInternal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, USA.
Brittany M ThompsonCollege of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA.
Omar M MasarwehInternal Medicine, University of Central Florida, Kissimmee, USA.
Neel ShahCollege of Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, USA.
Sudeep GaudiDermatopathology, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, USA.
Jorge RestrepoInternal Medicine, Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Atorvastatin, a widely prescribed 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitor (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), is associated with various adverse effects, including many dermatologic manifestations. We present the case of a 73-year-old man who developed eosinophilic spongiosis shortly after initiating atorvastatin therapy, an adverse effect which to our knowledge has not yet been reported in association with atorvastatin. Our investigation explores the clinical and histopathologic characteristics of eosinophilic spongiosis induced by atorvastatin, delving into potential mechanisms behind statin-induced eosinophilia. A literature review, focusing on atorvastatin's dermatological side effects, revealed a limited number of relevant studies, emphasizing the scarcity of documented cases. Our aim is to raise awareness of eosinophilic spongiosis as a potential side effect of atorvastatin, emphasizing its impact on patients' quality of life. This case prompts further research into the mechanisms underlying such dermatologic reactions, contributing to a better understanding of atorvastatin's diverse adverse effects.

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atorvastatindiabeteseosinophiliceosinophilic spongiosismellitus

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PMID38915973
PMCPMC11196009

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