[Toxic epidermal necrolysis: idiosyncratic reaction to drugs]

Vertex. 2021 Jun;XXXII(152):20-23. doi: 10.53680/vertex.v32i152.42.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (NET) and Steven Johnson syndrome (SJS) are infrequent mucocutaneous hypersensitivity reactions with systemic involvement. They are predominantly caused by drugs. We report the case of a patient over 60 years of age who presented with extensive mucocutaneous and ophthalmic injury with hemodynamic failure, associated with the rapid onset of lamotrigine in a short period of time. Although the incidence is low, the mortality rate is high. It requires early suspicious and diagnosis in addition to an interdisciplinary therapeutic approach.

Keywords: Divalproate sodium; Necrolysis toxic epidermal; Steven Johnson Syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Middle Aged
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations*
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome* / etiology

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations