Erythema multiforme, Addison's disease, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
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Erythema Multiforme and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS, Erythema Multiforme Major) in Children — Symptoms and Treatment
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is an immune-complex mediated hypersensitivity reaction that can be triggered by infectious etiologies or the use of anticonvulsants, antibiotics or any other drug. The condition is characterized by epidermal necrolysis, separation of the epidermis from the dermis, and the formation of skin blisters and bullae over the face, lips, throat and upper or lower extremities. ...
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome is an immune-complex mediated hypersensitivity reaction that can be triggered by infectious etiologies or the use of anticonvulsants, antibiotics or any other drug. The condition is characterized by epidermal necrolysis, separation of the epidermis from the dermis, and the formation of skin blisters and bullae over the face, lips, throat and upper or lower extremities. ...
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A 26-year-old previously healthy man presented with a 1-month history of progressive mouth sores, eye discomfort, and skin rash. Over the 2 weeks before presentation, he had lost more than 10 kg (22 lb) because of difficulty in swallowing fluids and food, caused by the mouth sores. He had a history of herpes gladiatorum affecting his right shoulder. On physical examination, approximately 90% of...
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BACKGROUND In adults, erythema multiforme (EM) is thought to be mainly related to herpes infection and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) to drug reactions. AIMS To investigate this hypothesis in children, and to review our experience in the management of these patients. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 77 paediatric cases of EM or SJS admitted to the Children's Hospital in Bordeaux between ...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 1972
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.3.5825.531-a