Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis spectrum for the rheumatologist

Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) represent a spectrum of mucocutaneous manifestations characterized by widespread epidermal and/or mucosal detachment from dermis. It occurs due to Type IV hypersensitivity leading to keratinocyte apoptosis. Many extrinsic and intrinsic de...

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Main Authors: Jyoti Ranjan Parida, Saumya Ranjan Tripathy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Rheumatology
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Online Access:http://www.indianjrheumatol.com/article.asp?issn=0973-3698;year=2019;volume=14;issue=5;spage=67;epage=75;aulast=Parida