| Literature DB >> 15165202 |
Anette Bygum1, Jon Waarst Gregersen, Sanne Krogsbøll Buus.
Abstract
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a severe, life-threatening disorder that usually affects adults. It is often drug induced. We report an instance of a severe case of TEN in a 6-year-old boy, probably induced by acetaminophen, and less likely by codeine. A lymphocyte stimulation test could not identify the culprit drug. Treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin seemed to halt the disease progression.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15165202 DOI: 10.1111/j.0736-8046.2004.21309.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Dermatol ISSN: 0736-8046 Impact factor: 1.588