Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Treated with Corticosteroids

Stevens-Johnson syndrome treated with corticosteroids.

The Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, otherwise known as erythema multiforme exudativum, has lately become more widely recognised as being liable to present as an acute medical emergency. The case described here is of special interest for several reasons: it would seem to be the most severe example of the disease ever recorded, which did not end fatally; it was complicated by acute dysphagia necessitat...

Outcome of Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis treated with corticosteroids.

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Stevens-johnson Syndrome in a Schizophrenic Patient Treated with Carbamazepine

A female schizophrenic patient who developed Stevens Johnson syndrome following carbamazepine treatment is reported. This life threatening condition is discussed in context of other adverse effects of the drug, reportedly found to be higher in frequency in the psychiatric population.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Report of a Case Treated with Aureomycin

Stevens Johnson Syndrome in a Bipolar Patient Treated with Lamotrigine

A male patient with bipolar disorder who developed Stevens Johnson Syndrome following treatment with a combination of sodium valproate and lamotrigine is reported. This case report emphasises the importance of being cautious when such a combination is used in patients with associated medical conditions.