2002
DOI: 10.1007/s00101-002-0404-8
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Toxisch epidermale Nekrolyse

Abstract: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a disease occurring with low-incidence but has a relatively high mortality rate. Sepsis is the predominant cause for life-threatening complications in TEN but severe mucosal damage represents a further complication which may delay convalescence. We report a case of TEN in a 51-year-old man which eventually spread to include the whole skin surface. The long-term and comprehensive treatment focused on support of the organ failure as well as wound treatment. The extent of invol… Show more

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“…Another case report also describes the onset of SJS in a patient with alcohol abuse following treatment of withdrawal symptoms with carbamazepine, although a possible link with alcohol abuse was not suspected. [24] A further three reports of SJS in patients with alcohol abuse have been published for other drugs, that is, lamotrigine, [25] chlarithromycin and/or disulfiram, [26] and phenytoin. [27] One case report also describes recurrent EM in a patient on therapy with ciprofloxacin after ingestion of alcohol.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Another case report also describes the onset of SJS in a patient with alcohol abuse following treatment of withdrawal symptoms with carbamazepine, although a possible link with alcohol abuse was not suspected. [24] A further three reports of SJS in patients with alcohol abuse have been published for other drugs, that is, lamotrigine, [25] chlarithromycin and/or disulfiram, [26] and phenytoin. [27] One case report also describes recurrent EM in a patient on therapy with ciprofloxacin after ingestion of alcohol.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%