Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis-challenges of recognition and management.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Skin adverse drug reactions (ADRs) generally present as transient erythematous macular/papular rashes. However these can many a times be the initial presentation of serious muco-cutaneous ADRs such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). The incidence of SJS varies from 1.2 to 6 per million patient-years and that of TEN to be 0.4 to 1.2 per million patient-years. The pathophysiological mechanism of SJS and TEN have not been fully elucidated. The aetiological factors of SJS and TEN are diverse; drugs being the cause in more than 80% cases of TEN and about 40-50% cases of SJS. Mucous membranes are affected in nearly all cases. The extent of epidermal sloughing may vary and forms a basis for the classification of an individual case as SJS or TEN. Prognosis of SJS is better than that of TEN; mortality rates being about 5% and 30%-40% respectively. Specific therapy for these conditions is yet not available. The use of systemic corticosteroids has been controversial. Early diagnoses can prevent/reduce the morbidity of such serious ADRs. This article provides a brief review of the clinical presentation and management of SJS and TEN.
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Assunto principal:
Prognóstico
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Síndrome de Stevens-Johnson
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Medição de Risco
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Hipersensibilidade a Drogas
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Índia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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