A Case of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Associated with Chronic Pulmonary Complications.
- Author:
Young Jun CHOI
1
;
Seung Jae LEE
;
Ga Young LEE
;
Kea Jeung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Korea. gylee0716@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chronic pulmonary complication;
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- MeSH:
Bronchiectasis;
Bronchiolitis Obliterans;
Epidermal Necrolysis, Toxic;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Mucous Membrane;
Respiratory Mucosa;
Respiratory System;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009;47(9):1034-1038
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is an unpredictable, acute inflammatory systemic condition that involves injury to the skin, mucous membranes, and bowel and respiratory epithelium. Pulmonary complications are often observed and usually show an acute form. However, chronic pulmonary complications are rare and little is known about the clinical manifestations. We herein report a 51-year-old woman who presented with chronic pulmonary complications after recovery from TEN. A diagnosis of chronic bronchiolitis obliterans was made with upper respiratory tract obstruction and bronchiectasis.
