Diclofenac-Induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A Case Report
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Drugs are an important cause of Stevens–Johnson syndrome(SJS) in about 95% of reports. 100 drugs have been reported as causes of SJS or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). There are very few reports of SJS due to use of diclofenac. In this report we present a 65 year old lady who developed SJS after usage of diclofenac suppository.
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volume 11 issue 1
pages 33- 0
publication date 2012-10
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