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A case of life-threatening dermatological emergency

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Herodotou, Nicholas, Barnett, M. (Mandy), Riley, Elaine and Hill, Kay (2008) A case of life-threatening dermatological emergency. European Journal of Palliative Care, Vol.15 (No.4). pp. 166-167.

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Abstract

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), a severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, is a dermatological emergency. It is a drug-induced or idiopathic mucocutaneous skin reaction characterised by erythema, a macular/purpuric rash, mucosal involvement, blistering of the skin, epidermal necrosis and skin desquamation, leading to massive fluid loss, sepsis and electrolyte imbalance.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: R Medicine > RL Dermatology
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title: European Journal of Palliative Care
Publisher: Hayward Medical Communications Ltd.
ISSN: 1352-2779
Official Date: July 2008
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July 2008Published
Volume: Vol.15
Number: No.4
Page Range: pp. 166-167
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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