Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap in a patient taking quetiapine and famotidine: a case report.


Journal

Journal of medical case reports
ISSN: 1752-1947
Titre abrégé: J Med Case Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101293382

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
28 Jul 2024
Historique:
received: 24 05 2022
accepted: 12 06 2024
medline: 28 7 2024
pubmed: 28 7 2024
entrez: 27 7 2024
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS-TNE) overlap is a rare skin disorder characterized by erythema, blisters, extensive exfoliation, epidermal detachment, the involvement of multiple mucosae, and positive Nikolsky's sign. SJS-TEN has a high mortality rate. Our case involves a rare occurrence of drug-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap with a delayed onset in the setting of quetiapine and famotidine therapy. An 82-year-old Taiwanese female was admitted to our hospital for decreased urine output, generalized edema, and multiple skin blisters and bedsores. With further spread of the lesions, multiple ruptured bullae with shallow erosions on the face, trunk, and limbs and mucosal involvement affected 20% of the total body surface area. Nikolsky's sign was positive. A diagnosis of Steven-Johnson syndrome was highly suspected. One month prior, she had started famotidine and quetiapine. Intravenous methylprednisolone treatment was initiated, which ameliorated the skin lesions after 3 days. However, new lesions developed after only 1 day of methylprednisolone tapering. The patient died 12 days after admission. Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare skin disorder. Although it is mainly acute and has a high mortality rate, delayed onset can still occur. Quetiapine and famotidine are generally safe and effective for treating geriatric and gastrointestinal problems, but rare drug hypersensitivity reactions can lead to debilitating consequences. Therefore, increased clinical awareness and the initiation of supportive care are imperative. Optimal management guidelines are still lacking, and confirmation of developed guidelines through randomized controlled trials is needed. Collaboration for better management strategies is warranted.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS-TNE) overlap is a rare skin disorder characterized by erythema, blisters, extensive exfoliation, epidermal detachment, the involvement of multiple mucosae, and positive Nikolsky's sign. SJS-TEN has a high mortality rate. Our case involves a rare occurrence of drug-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap with a delayed onset in the setting of quetiapine and famotidine therapy.
CASE PRESENTATION METHODS
An 82-year-old Taiwanese female was admitted to our hospital for decreased urine output, generalized edema, and multiple skin blisters and bedsores. With further spread of the lesions, multiple ruptured bullae with shallow erosions on the face, trunk, and limbs and mucosal involvement affected 20% of the total body surface area. Nikolsky's sign was positive. A diagnosis of Steven-Johnson syndrome was highly suspected. One month prior, she had started famotidine and quetiapine. Intravenous methylprednisolone treatment was initiated, which ameliorated the skin lesions after 3 days. However, new lesions developed after only 1 day of methylprednisolone tapering. The patient died 12 days after admission.
CONCLUSION CONCLUSIONS
Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare skin disorder. Although it is mainly acute and has a high mortality rate, delayed onset can still occur. Quetiapine and famotidine are generally safe and effective for treating geriatric and gastrointestinal problems, but rare drug hypersensitivity reactions can lead to debilitating consequences. Therefore, increased clinical awareness and the initiation of supportive care are imperative. Optimal management guidelines are still lacking, and confirmation of developed guidelines through randomized controlled trials is needed. Collaboration for better management strategies is warranted.

Identifiants

pubmed: 39068499
doi: 10.1186/s13256-024-04629-6
pii: 10.1186/s13256-024-04629-6
doi:

Substances chimiques

Famotidine 5QZO15J2Z8
Quetiapine Fumarate 2S3PL1B6UJ
Antipsychotic Agents 0

Types de publication

Case Reports Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Pagination

344

Informations de copyright

© 2024. The Author(s).

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Auteurs

Chi-Sheng Su (CS)

Department of Pharmacy, Cathay General Hospital Medical Center, No 280, Sec 4, Renai Road, Taipei, 10630, Taiwan, Republic of China. apluswiser@hotmail.com.

Chi-Lan Kao (CL)

Department of Pharmacy, Cathay General Hospital Medical Center, No 280, Sec 4, Renai Road, Taipei, 10630, Taiwan, Republic of China.

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