# Drug‐Induced Fuchs Syndrome With Isolated Oral Involvement: A Rare Case Report

**Authors:** Salina Paudel, Manoj Kumar Bhatt, Shiv Kumar Chaudhary, Sandhya Silwal, Abinash Parajuli, Pramod Kumar Kafle

PMC · DOI: 10.1155/crdm/9455957 · Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine · 2026-01-15

## TL;DR

A 6-year-old boy developed a rare mouth-only reaction to amoxicillin, highlighting the need for early diagnosis of drug-induced Fuchs syndrome.

## Contribution

This case report presents a rare instance of drug-induced Fuchs syndrome with isolated oral involvement.

## Key findings

- A 6-year-old boy developed oral lesions following amoxicillin therapy, consistent with Fuchs syndrome.
- Prompt identification and supportive care led to full recovery.
- The case underscores the importance of recognizing atypical SJS presentations.

## Abstract

Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare, potentially life‐threatening mucocutaneous disorder characterized by epidermal necrosis and mucosal bullous lesions involving less than 10% of the total body surface area. The majority of cases are aggravated by delayed hypersensitivity reactions to medications. An uncommon presentation of SJS is isolated mucosal involvement without skin lesions, referred to as “Fuchs syndrome.” This variant is most frequently linked to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection and certain drugs, and it often poses a diagnostic challenge due to its similarity with other mucosal pathologies. We report a case of a 6‐year‐old boy who developed isolated oral lesions following amoxicillin therapy. Prompt identification and supportive management led to complete recovery. This case emphasizes the importance of early recognition and intervention in atypical presentations of SJS.

## Linked entities

- **Chemicals:** amoxicillin (PubChem CID 33613)
- **Diseases:** Stevens–Johnson syndrome (MONDO:0018229)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Fuchs syndrome (MESH:D005642), skin lesions (MESH:D012871), hypersensitivity (MESH:D004342), mucocutaneous disorder (MESH:D007897), epidermal necrosis (MESH:D004814), Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection (MESH:D011019), bullous lesions (MESH:D001768), Drug-Induced Fuchs Syndrome (MESH:D000081015), SJS (MESH:D013262), mucosal (MESH:D052016)
- **Chemicals:** amoxicillin (MESH:D000658)

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