منابع مشابه
[Toxic epidermal necrolysis].
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a potentially fatal dermatological disease. Large bullae covering extensive areas of the body cause continuous exfoliation of skin, which requires immediate medical attention. Intraoral manifestations may precede cutaneous lesions. Two cases with different treatment protocols are presented.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1756-1833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.f685