Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A Perplexing Diagnosis.
conjunctivitis
drug rash
drug reaction
fever
sepsis
skin biopsy
skin rash
stevens-johnson syndrome
toxic epidermal necrolysis
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
23 Mar 2020
23 Mar 2020
Historique:
entrez:
25
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2020
pubmed:
25
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2020
medline:
25
4
2020
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis is a spectrum of mucocutaneous reactions that can occur due to drug reactions, infections with Mycoplasma pneumonia, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cancer, and genetics. Stevens-Johnson syndrome involves less than 10% of the body surface, while toxic epidermal necrolysis involves greater than 30%. The most common site of the lesions is mucocutaneous surfaces such as the eyes and oral cavity. Our patient was a 44-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with concerns for pain in her eyes, hands and feet, rash, and sore throat. Her rash worsened during the initial hospitalization. This case emphasizes the importance of pattern recognition of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, as this is a rare but serious condition that must be recognized and treated appropriately. The reaction is most commonly due to medications; however, a thorough history and physical exam are vital to diagnosing this potentially fatal condition.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32328385
doi: 10.7759/cureus.7374
pmc: PMC7176330
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e7374Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2020, Dutt et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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