Toxic epidermal necrolysis. A case report.
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چکیده
We present an extreme case of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, which corresponds to a severe form of Stevens Johnson Syndrome. This is a potentially fatal immune reaction that affects skin and mucosa, producing blisters and sloughing of the epithelium. Severe sequelae, including blindness, hearing loss, tooth malformation and esophageal destruction are seen in this case.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Medical journal, Armed Forces India
دوره 62 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1966