A Case fo Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 465-469, 1980.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
A case of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) was presented in 46 year-old male patient. The characteristic skin lesions of TEN were developed after some medictions and tetanus anti-toxin (TAT) injection due to trauma. Probably, the cause of the disease was drugs, TAT injection or trauma inself. On the pathologic findings, lower epidermis and dermo-epidermal cleavage were noticed. He was treated with massive antibiotics and steroid. About 7 days after therapy, much improvement achived. However foul odorous yellowish discharge was noticed since 20 days of hospitalization. Wide debridement of necrotic tissue was carried without improvement. Patient expired on 48th hospital day due to sepsis and impending hepatic coma.
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Main subject:
Skin
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Tetanus
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Hepatic Encephalopathy
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
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Sepsis
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Debridement
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Epidermis
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Hospitalization
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Odorants
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
1980
Type:
Article
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