A fatal case of erythema necroticans.
Indian J Lepr
;
2002 Apr-Jun; 74(2): 145-9
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-55139
ABSTRACT
Erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) classically presents as tender, erythematous nodules over the face, arms and legs. Severe ENL can become vesicular or bullous and break-down and is termed erythema necroticans (Jopling & McDougall, 1996) and is treated with corticosteroids. The causes of death in a majority of leprosy patients are the same as in the general population, with the exception of renal damage in lepromatous leprosy. There is possible increased mortality from side-effects of antileprosy drugs, steroids, or other drugs used in reactions, from toxaemia in severe reactions, and from asphyxia due to glottic oedema (Jopling & McDougall, 1996). We report here a case of erythema necroticans, the cause of death being septicaemia, secondary to skin ulcers and urinary tract infection, precipitated by corticosteroids.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Humanos
/
Masculino
/
Hanseníase Virchowiana
/
Ciprofloxacina
/
Dermatopatias Vesiculobolhosas
/
Corticosteroides
/
Evolução Fatal
/
Eritema Nodoso
/
Anti-Infecciosos
/
Pessoa de Meia-Idade
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Lepr
Assunto da revista:
Tropical Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS