Management of toxic epidermal necrolysis

被引:10
作者
Craven, NM [1 ]
机构
[1] Hope Hosp, Dermatol Ctr, Salford M6 8HD, Lancs, England
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HOSPITAL MEDICINE | 2000年 / 61卷 / 11期
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10.12968/hosp.2000.61.11.1463
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome are rare, life-threatening drug reactions. Widespread epidermal necrosis and mucosal erosions lead to complications similar to those developing after extensive burns. Treatment is supportive. The role of steroids and other potential disease-modifying agents remains to be established by controlled studies.
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