Toxic Epodrmal Necrolysis: Report of a Case.
- Author:
Han Sung PARK
;
Sung Nack LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Administration, Oral;
Aspirin;
Common Cold;
Electrolytes;
Female;
Humans;
Hypnotics and Sedatives;
Skin;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1976;14(2):153-157
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
A case of toxic epidermal necrolysis(TEN) in 20 years old female was presente d. The characteristic skin lesions of toxic epidermal necrolyais developed after oral administration of Aspirin for common cold. The cause of the disease. was probably due to Aspirin, but on the microscopic pathologic findings intraepithelial and subcorneal bullae which is characteristic in the staphylococcal induced TEN were noticed. She was treated with a massive systemic corticosteroids(Dexamethasone 12mg/d), antibiotics(Lincocin l.5grn/d), Fluids with electrolytes, sedatives and topical measures. So she was discharged with excellent results in a week of admission.
